THINGS TO DO IN BOLOGNA

(last update Nov 20, 2019)

IEEE ICTE 2020 conference is taking place in Bologna, historical and one of the most beautiful

cities in the Northern Italy. Standing as a major urban center for centuries, with the oldest

University in the world, Bologna is the capital city of the Emilia-Romagna region. Bologna is an

important agricultural, industrial, financial and transport hub, and therefore offers many

opportunities to visit and taste.

OUR SUGGESTIONS TO VISIT

City center of Bologna is full of the historical buildings and wherever you go, you will find a

story behind each building or a monument. Some of the ‘must visit’ places are:

Pizza Maggiore and San Petronio Basilica,

Piazza del Nettuno and the Palazzo dei Banchi

"Due Torri" (Asinelli and Garisenda) - The most famous of the towers of Bologna

The Basilica of Saint Stephen

Archiginnasio ,

Sanctuary of the Madonna di San Luca,

Bologna is a famous as a “Red city” due to its red lights during the night, when the city center

becomes magical. While being here, you have to try the world famous “Bolognese sauce,” that

is in Italy called ragù and it is served only with pasta type tagliatelle. It is considered very odd

to consume it with spaghetti. The production of cured pork meats such

as prosciutto, mortadella and salumi is an important part of the local food industry, and there is

a colorful open-air market in via Pescherie Vecchie that you should visit.

More touristic information you will find at the Bologna Welcome info points situated in the

main square Piazza Maggiore and at the arrival area of G. Marconi International Airport, or

check it out online via www.bolognawelcome.it

We are also suggesting you to visit lonely planet and trip advisor and for more suggestions on

Bologna’s attractions.