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In Emilia-Romagna at the foot of the Apennines, La Grassa, La Dotta, La Rossa — Bologna is Italy's culinary capital with Europe's oldest university. The medieval towers and miles of arcades make the city unmistakable.

What awaits you

City tripMuseumsLocal cuisineWalkable

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Best time to visit

July–August: up to 33°C with 13h of sunshine per day.

Cooler winters (10°C). Best visited in July–August.

Max. temperature
8°
Jan
12°
Feb
15°
Mar
18°
Apr
22°
May
29°
Jun
33°
Jul
31°
Aug
25°
Sep
22°
Oct
13°
Nov
9°
Dec
Sunshine hours
5h
Jan
7h
Feb
9h
Mar
10h
Apr
10h
May
12h
Jun
13h
Jul
12h
Aug
9h
Sep
7h
Oct
6h
Nov
5h
Dec
Rain days
8d
Jan
5d
Feb
8d
Mar
10d
Apr
14d
May
9d
Jun
5d
Jul
6d
Aug
9d
Sep
7d
Oct
8d
Nov
9d
Dec

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Bologna as a Vacation Destination

Bologna is an excellent choice for city breaks. The best time to visit is June, July, August with temperatures up to 33°C.

The center is easily walkable — a car is rarely needed.

The region offers rich cultural experiences: museums and historic sites, excellent local cuisine.

Good to know

Price level
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Local languages
IT