Le Due Torri
The two leaning medieval towers, Asinelli and Garisenda, the symbol of the city.
Tickets →Bologna, Italy
Bologna: airports, things to do and where to stay
Bologna is the capital of Emilia-Romagna, home to Europe's oldest university, with kilometres of porticoes, medieval towers and one of Italy's most celebrated cuisines.
Bologna airports
From the airport to central Bologna
Bologna Guglielmo Marconi airport is about 6 km from central Bologna.
Marconi Express
An automated people mover linking the airport with Bologna Centrale station in about 7-8 min, with frequent departures.
Aerobus BLQ
City bus running between the airport and Bologna Centrale station, with stops in the city centre.
Taxi
Official rank outside arrivals. The ride to central Bologna takes about 15-20 min.
Bologna
Things to do in Bologna
Piazza Maggiore
Bologna's main square, surrounded by historic palaces and the Basilica of San Petronio.
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Fontana del Nettuno
A Renaissance bronze fountain with a statue of Neptune, next to Piazza Maggiore.
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Portici di San Luca
The very long portico climbing from the city to the Sanctuary of the Madonna di San Luca, on the hill.
Tickets →Frequently asked questions
Which airport serves Bologna?
Bologna is served by Bologna Guglielmo Marconi (BLQ).
How far is the airport from central Bologna?
Bologna Guglielmo Marconi airport is about 6 km from central Bologna.
How do I get from the airport to central Bologna?
From Bologna Guglielmo Marconi airport you can take Marconi Express (train), Aerobus BLQ (bus), and Taxi. Pre-booked taxis and private transfers are also available.
What are the must-sees in Bologna?
Highlights of Bologna include Le Due Torri, Piazza Maggiore, Fontana del Nettuno, and Portici di San Luca.
Photo credits
- Le Due Torri: Vanni Lazzari, CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons
- Piazza Maggiore: Vanni Lazzari, CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons
- Fontana del Nettuno: Yair Haklai, CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons
- Portici di San Luca: BloodyMorgana, CC BY-SA 3.0, Wikimedia Commons