Bologna, the city of towers

Discover what makes Bologna’s streets and skyline so exceptional! The two striking features of its architecture, porticoes and towers, make of this walking tour in the city centre a perfect occasion to get acquainted with its shape and pace. The endless arcades, that come in amazingly different stiles and sizes, never cease to give shelter to the wanderer. But prepare to look up and be left breathless in front of the few remaining brick towers, that dominate the city from the Middle Ages.Tour overview: Two Towers, Prendiparte, Galluzzi and Arengo Towers, Pavaglione portico.

Bologna, the the learned one

One of Bologna’s nicknames is ‘the Learned One’: in fact, the city houses the oldest University in Europe and played a key role in European intellectual life. We will retrace the steps of this glorious history from the Anatomical Theatre, the beautifully decorated hall that housed the first anatomy lectures in the first official seat of the ancient University, to the extraordinary scientific collections of the Museo di Palazzo Poggi, indeed at the crossroads of science and art. Tour overview: Palazzo dell’Archiginnasio (with access to the Anatomical Theatre + Stabat Mater Hall), Museo di Palazzo Poggi.

Bologna: in search of the excellence

In the very small area of the ‘Quadrilatero’, Bologna’s ancient square heart, the mixing of sacred with profane has a long tradition. The baroque sanctuary of Saint Mary of Life treasures one of the most remarkable and moving masterpieces of the Emilian Renaissance, just a few meters away from the colourful stalls and the ancient deli shops of the Middle Market. This is a compact paradise for foodies: here the sense of taste is celebrated through the products (handmade tortellini, parmesan cheese, mortadella and much more) that have made this region world famous. Tour overview: Middle Market, Sanctuary of Saint Mary of Life (with access to the Chapel of the Lamentation over the Dead Christ and to the Oratory of the Flagellants).

Bologna: music and the city

UNESCO world heritage site as Creative City of Music, Bologna boasts a long musical tradition, from the Renaissance to Jazz. We will discover the stories of its protagonists - Padre Martini, Mozart, Rossini, Donizetti, Respighi, Wagner - inside the International Museum and Library of Music. This unforgettable musical journey will also include a visit to the exceptionally ancient pipe organs inside the gothic Basilica of San Petronio and to the Teatro Comunale, the only surviving 18th century opera hall in Italy. Tour overview: International Museum and Library of Music, Basilica di San Petronio, Teatro Comunale