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Bologna

Overview

Italy’s richest ‘secret’, Bologna, is often overlooked in favour of Florence, yet it remains one of our favourite cities. It is full of character and has gravity-defying towers, 23 miles of colonnaded arcades, Europe’s oldest university, rich art and wonderful food. Our Kirker Guide Notes will help you discover some outstanding restaurants where you can sample the famous sauce. The beautiful Teatro Communale, considered by many to be the best house in Italy, produces operas at the highest international levels – the Kirker Concierge will be able to acquire tickets for you.

Hotels

Hotel

Commercianti
Superior

3 nights from £638

including Flights, Transfers

Bologna, Italy
Owned and run by the Orsi family since 1967, the Commercianti has the perfect location for clients wishing to stay in the very heart of the city. It stands on a quiet street yet is right next to the Basilica of San Petronio and just one minute from Piazza Maggiore.
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Hotel

Orologio
Superior

3 nights from £638

including Flights, Transfers

Bologna, Italy
This charming small hotel is also owned the Orsi family and is located just a few steps from Piazza Maggiore, one of Italy’s most beautiful mediaeval squares and across the street from the antique clock tower which gave the property its name.
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Grand Hotel Majestic Bologna
Superior

3 nights from £1,098

including Flights, Transfers

Bologna, Italy
Grand, traditional and located opposite San Pietro cathedral, the Majestic is just two minutes’ walk from Piazza Maggiore. Set in an historical building, the opulent interiors feature white Doric columns and marble floors and it is splendidly furnished throughout with antiques and an impressive art collection.
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Corona D'Oro
Superior

3 nights from £1,068

including Flights, Transfers

Bologna, Italy
The Corona d’Oro offers style and elegance in the very centre of Bologna and has rightly gained an excellent reputation as one of the city’s best places to stay. It is only 100 metres from the city’s distinctive mediaeval towers and a short walk from Piazza Maggiore.
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Hotel

Palazzo di Varignana
Superior

3 nights from £629

including Flights, Transfers

Bologna, Italy
Located in the heart of the Emilia-Romagna countryside, the Palazzo di Varignana is set in 20 hectares of parkland and is a great place to relax for a few days and yet is only 25 minutes from the centre of Bologna. The original villa sits in the heart of the resort and dates from the 18th century when it was built as the private residence of the Florentine Bentivoglio family.
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Holidays

Tailor-made Holidays

Italy By Rail: Bologna, Parma & Ravenna

7 night low season price from£1,798

Bologna, Italy
Emilia-Romagna is the cultural, geographic and gastronomic heart of Italy. Here you will find revered culinary delicacies, historic universities, Renaissance art and ancient monuments.
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Featured Tours

Cultural Tours & Music Holidays

Italy’s Gastronomic Heart in association with Harden's

5 nights from £2,692

Bologna, Italy
Harden’s & Kirker Holidays present a ‘foodie’ tour of Emilia-Romagna with Italian food expert and chef Valentina Harris.
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Tailor-made Holidays

Italy By Rail: Bologna, Parma & Ravenna

Bologna, Italy

7 nights from £1,798

Cultural Tours & Music Holidays

Italy’s Gastronomic Heart in association with Harden's

Bologna, Italy

5 nights from £2,692

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Bologna and Venice

By The Kirker Team, 18 November 2016

What more could anyone ask for? Delicious food, fine wine and cities steeped in fascinating culture - all included on my recent trip to northern Italy. Bologna, my first stop, is a city known for its…

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