Milan · Modena · Bologna Food Guide

24 Hours in Bologna

Just one-hour away from Milano Centrale by the fastest high-speed train is Bologna, a down-to-earth but elegant city that is home to some of the country's finest traditional restaurants. This day begins in the center of the city at Piazza Maggiore, but wastes no time and brings you straight to lunch right after. Peruse the traditional market and admire some classic architecture before breaking again for a late-afternoon dessert break, and ending the day by admiring one of the city’s most important churches before sitting down to a Bolognese family-style dinner.

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A taste of the day

Stop 1

8:00am Pastries for the Journey

If you’re starting your journey from Milano Centrale, make sure to stop by Panificio Maria Vailati to pick up some break…

Stop 2

10:00am Start with the Basics: Piazza Maggiore & Fontana del Nettuno

Kick off your trip at Piazza Maggiore, the symbol of Bologna that dates all the way back to 1200. Located in the center …

Stop 3

12:00pm Classic Bologna Lunch

Wander the streets of Bologna for a bit before ending up at Mò Mortadella Lab, a tiny but extremely popular deli that’s …

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