Whether you're a bit of a beatnik or just someone who appreciates the arts, a day at National Art Gallery of Bologna will not disappoint. Take a drawing pad along for the journey and get inspired by the different works on display.

You're spoiled for sightseeing choice when visiting Historic Center. National Art Gallery of Bologna is an ideal place to start here, but there are lots of other fine sights to consider. Piazza Maggiore, Stadio Renato Dall'Ara, and University of Bologna are close to the collection of precious artworks and will fill in your day nicely.

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Bologna: Pasta and Tiramisu Cooking Class with Wine

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Bologna Guided Bike Tour

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Inside the worlds oldest university, lies a small science and art museum.

Home to some questionable taxidermy, this giant hand made globe from the 17th century, model ships, many models of the human body and its parts and the history of fort architecture.

Palazzo Poggi Museum

You can study the exhibits at Palazzo Poggi Museum, a museum with a story of its own, during your travels to Bologna. Discover the area's fascinating museums and shops.

Accademia di Belle Arti di Bologna

Enjoy the collegiate vibe at Accademia di Belle Arti di Bologna during your stay in Bologna. Make time to visit the area's shops, or simply enjoy its top-notch restaurants.

University Library of Bologna

Take a campus tour or just explore the area of University Library of Bologna, during your trip to Bologna. Discover the area's fascinating museums and shops.

Museum of Military Architechture

You can study the exhibits at Museum of Military Architechture, a museum with a story of its own, during your travels to Bologna. Discover the area's fascinating museums and shops.

Museo Aldovrandi

You can study the exhibits at Museo Aldovrandi, a museum with a story of its own, during your travels to Bologna. Discover the area's fascinating museums and shops.

Naval Museum

You can study the exhibits at Naval Museum, a museum with a story of its own, during your travels to Bologna. Discover the area's fascinating museums and shops.