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| Bologna Travel Guide for backpackers |
One of the overlooked gems in Italy, this beautiful city with its sienna coloured buildings, marbled sidewalks and porticos is one the most architecturally unified cities in Europe.
Boasting the oldest university in Europe (founded in 1088) the best medical school and one of Italy’s top business schools, Bologna has a huge student population.
Several student organisation have their headquarters here and although it is a centre of great tolerance, politically, socialism and communism feature prominently.It is also the gastronomic capital of Italy and gourmets flock here from all over the world to try out the amazing cuisine. |
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 DAILY BUDGET in BOLOGNA - There is so much to do and see in this amazing city - do not sell yourself short. Although you can save on attractions - work on approximately US$45 for a decent bed, wonderful food and nightlife. |
Circola della Musica di Bologna - During the summer - Via Galleria 11 presents free classical music concerts for those of you who feel a little culture would benefit you whilst staying in this buzzing city.
Piazza del Nettuno - A must see with its amazing statue of Neptune. This very controversial statue, built in 1566 by a Frenchman, shows Neptune with rippling muscles, his left arm covering his enormous endowment, his foot on a dolphin’s head and surrounded by sensual cherubs. Erotica, 16th Century style.
Muse’e d’ Aquitone - This is at the top of the museum list to visit. Exceptional artefacts dating back 25,000 years are on display, including several stone carvings beautifully preserved.
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Osteria del Moretto - Via di San Mamolo 5 - This eating house is in a convent built in the 13th Century. The stand-up patrons drink their wine whilst tucking into local cheese platters, pasta e fagiole’ (tomato based bean and pasta soup), salata Trentino (a cold salad of meat and vegetables) or eggplant parmigiana.
Rostaria Antico Brunetti - Via Caduti di Cefaloni - This restaurant which covers two floors, has been operating since 1873. Try their scialatelli (homemade pasta) with fresh seafood or their piping hot pizza straight from the oven.
Diana - For something a little more upmarket - Via dell’ Indipendenza 24 - has been serving amazing meals since 1920. Spumi di mortadella - pate’ made from mordella sausage is a must.
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The city has no time to sleep and with its enormous student population one can find a club or bar on practically every street.
If jazz is your thing, make your way to Cantina Bentivoglio at Via Mascarella 4B. Opening at 10.30pm these cellars vibrate to the cool sounds until early in the morning.
Cassero - Piazzo Porta Saragozza 2 is a gay and lesbian bar worth checking out simply because of the theatrics.
Bar Guiseppe - Piazza Maggiore - stretches a block beneath the arcades facing the Piazza. Their gelato is worth a try, in the early hours of the morning.
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