Saint Catherine of Bologna died almost 600 years ago, but her intact body can be visited along with objects from her life in the church of Corpus Domini. She was a mystic, artist, musician, author and abbotess of the monastery of Poor Clares.
Bologna’s cathedral, San Pietro, can be found in Via d’Indipendenza. A climb up inside the 1,000 year old bell tower gives you a wonderful view of the city and an opportunity to see the massive bells. Look for the sign out the front on weekends.
A combination of Roman ruins, museums and seafood make Rimini an interesting day trip form Bologna.
Piazza Maggiore, the beating heart of Bologna, has numerous interesting features not often noticed by visitors. I point them out is this post to add to the depth of your visit.
Cesare Mattei built a fantasy castle just outside of Bologna. There he concocted his cure for cancer.
The Certosa of Bologna gives a fascinating insight into the changing styles of Italian art over 200 years as depicted in funerary memorials.
The beautifully preserved Toschi pharmacy in Bologna gives us a glimpse into the 18th century.
Bologna has a rich visible musical history as well as a vibrant performance culture.
Bologna has a rich visible musical history as well as a vibrant performance culture.
The Antica Drogheria della Pioggia is an old style Italian grocery store and a fascinating place to shop.
Come and watch the sun’s image cross the meridian line in Saint Petronio and discover an astronomical instrument from the past.
Discover the stately remains of Bologna’s three sets of walls.
Santo Stefano is Bologna’s spiritual centre with a history stretching back to a Roman times.
The historic shop signs of Bologna are a window into the past as well as a rich resource for those interested in old fonts.
Bologna on Foot 