

Anatomical Theatre of the Archiginnasio (Teatro Anatomico dell'Archiginnasio) Tours and Tickets
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Bologna is home to the world’s oldest university, and one of the city’s most remarkable sights is part of the university’s medical school: the 17th-century Anatomical Theater in Palazzo dell'Archiginnasio. Visit this richly paneled and decorated hall to see where students once heard lectures and observed surgical procedures.
Piazza Galvani, 1, Bologna, 40124
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Bologna Audio-guided tour of the archiginnasio and local tasting
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Today, the incredible architecture and history of the ancient university's library and anatomical theater can be seen up close, making for an incredible encounter with one of the most culturally significant buildings in the world.
And finally, a fabulous tasting of local products in the nearby quadrilateral market
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2-Hour Guided Bike Tour of the City of Bologna
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There are so many things to see in Bologna!
The best way to have fun and discover the most beautiful corners of the city
he is riding one of our bicycles. In the company of an expert guide, you will admire the oldest university in the world, the majestic Piazza Maggiore, to get to the Two Towers, one of the greatest attractions of the Emilian capital. The faithful travel companion bicycle will give you an intense, unique and fun experience.
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Bologna Walking Tour 2H
We provide tours with the best local certified guides, our guides had to pass a severe exam abouth the history of the city to obtain this grade level. The experience we provide is unique and will make the difference for bringing back a great memory of this amazing city. We can arrange the tour in Italian, English, French, German, Spanish, Portuguese and many other languages please ask us your needs.
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Bologna Highlights, city walking tour with private guide
A journey from the medieval reminders of the ancient city to the Renaissance and beyond, seeing the signs of its past.
An enchanting tour to discover the timeless atmosphere of the historical center of Bologna, the location of the oldest University in western world, dating back to 1088 A. D.
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$115.26
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Three Days in Bologna and Modena between Motor Culture and Cuisine
I therefore want to give you some suggestions to discover Bologna, the red, the learned and the fat.
Why is it so called?
Red for the colors of the bricks with which the towers and palaces were built and for the political alignment of the inhabitants and for the car and engine houses that are located between Modena and Bologna.
Dotta because it has the oldest university in the world. Cradle of culture.
Fat for food (tortellini, lasagna, mortadella) and for the rounded shapes of the Bolognese girls.
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A journey for everyone, a 360 ° view of the capital of Emilia thanks to our certified guides and escorts.
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From Ravenna: Day trip to Bologna
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One of our certified guide will show you through a guided tour of 2 h 30 the beauties of the center of one of the richest cities in the world of culture and good food.
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In the afternoon you will be accompanied to the departure of the san luca express to visit the famous basilica of San Luca where you will discover the history of the arcades of Bologna
Around 17:00 Return to Ravenna
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- San Petronio Basilica (Basilica di San Petronio)
- Bologna Piazza Maggiore
- Fountain of Neptune (Fontana del Nettuno)
- Basilica of San Domenico (Basilica di San Domenico)
- Two Towers (Due Torri)
- Basilica of Santo Stefano (Basilica di Santo Stefano)
- Prendiparte Tower (Torre Prendiparte)
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