Rough Guides Mini Bologna: Travel Guide with eBook: 2026-2027 | Insider Tips | Must-See Sights | Maps & Itineraries | Covers: Piazza Maggiore, Quadrilatero, Porticoes and more

Rough Guides Mini Bologna is a pocket travel guide designed for independent travellers exploring Bologna's medieval streets, food markets and portico-lined neighbourhoods - including highlights such as Piazza Maggiore, the Quadrilatero and the Porticoes.



It brings together everything you need in one place - from must-see sights, hidden gems and three curated itineraries to practical travel advice, dining and shopping tips, full-colour maps, transport advice, a handy phrasebook and a free eBook.



Perfect for short breaks and long weekends, it combines concise area-by-area coverage with a dedicated online trip planner that generates a trip draft before you travel.



This Bologna travel guide covers:







Piazza Maggiore and the Historic Centre - Medieval squares, churches, towers and civic landmarks

Quadrilatero and the Markets - Food stalls, delis, trattorias and classic Bolognese flavours

University Quarter - Student life, museums, arcades, bookshops and lively streets

Santo Stefano and the East - Church complexes, porticoes, cafes and elegant residential lanes

San Luca and the Hills - Pilgrimage porticoes, viewpoints, walking routes and green escapes

Excursions - Easy trips to Modena, Parma, Ravenna, Ferrara and Emilia-Romagna towns



The complete Rough Guides package - print edition, free eBook and online trip planner - helps you plan a trip that fits your style. Expertly curated and locally informed, it gives you the tools and insights to explore Bologna with confidence.



Start planning your next adventure with Rough Guides Mini Bologna.