Bologna City Breaks

Bologna city breaks take you to one of the best-preserved medieval cities in Europe: a wonderfully romantic ensemble of warm ochre stone buildings linked by mile upon mile of beautiful covered arcades. The superbly maintained historic centre boasts an ensemble of Renaissance architecture to rival Venice. Few Italy city break destinations can match Bologna when it comes to relaxed sightseeing. Exploring the city on foot is a constant visual treat. Bologna city break visitors will naturally gravitate to the central piazzas of Maggiore and Nettuno: handsome renaissance squares surrounded by grand medieval palaces. Even the shortest of Bologna short breaks will allow time for the Teatro Comunale, the Basilica di San Francesco, the Towers of Bologna and Europe’s oldest university. Cheap city breaks to Bologna are available all year round with directline-citybreaks.

The sheer beauty of the city centre makes for a very romantic short break holiday, but Bologna offers far more than fine architecture and historic interest. Bologna weekend breaks will also be a gastronomic feast. Bologna cuisine, with its rich meat dishes and creamy pasta sauces, is often cited as the best in Italy. You will find plenty of authentic inexpensive eating places alongside a wonderful collection of quality restaurants. Bologna also boasts smart designer shops and superb food markets. Bologna city break nightlife is surprisingly lively thanks to a large student population. Bologna is the oldest university city in Europe. You can search and book Bologna city breaks online or by phone with directline-citybreaks.

Whenever you holiday in Bologna you will enjoy a taste of Italy at its very best. Look out for cheap city beaks to Bologna in spring and autumn. The city is considerably livelier during university term time. For a break from Renaissance bliss you could visit excellent motor museums dedicated to Lamborghini, Ducati and Ferrari. A number of elegant parks and gardens offer a relaxing refuge from the heat of summer. Long weekend breaks to Bologna could include a trip to the Adriatic beach holiday resort of Rimini. Our online search can find cheap weekend breaks to Bologna and cheap last-minute city breaks to Bologna at any time of year. If you have enjoyed a short break to Bologna you may also enjoy city breaks to Genoa and Pisa.