You can't skip the Louvre or the Prado. But nobody's making you spend your whole trip queuing for masterpieces.Bologna and Emilia-Romagna have museums for people who actually got lost in the Louvre looking for the exit, plus a few nobody puts on a list: an ocarina museum, a shrine to broken farm tools, a Sunday-only vinyl archive.Here are my 18 favorites, big names and weird ones included.

How many museums are there in Bologna? Bologna boasts over a hundred museums and cultural spaces, offering a diverse and extensive range of experiences—from intimate collections to contemporary art venues, ensuring something for every taste.

A day in Modena is not much time, so wear your comfy ones, I'll make you walk.The good news is that Modena city centre is quite small but the things to do in a day are plenty. Check out this itinerary to get the best from your day trip to Modena.

A day trip to Modena: what to visit and where to eat

Ever wondered what it feels like to walk through history under the world's longest covered walkway? San Luca Bologna is calling your name. Don't call it just church on a hill, please. It's a pilgrimage, a workout, and a photographer's dream all rolled into one unforgettable experience.The Sanctuary sits atop Colle della Guardia, connected to the city by the world's longest portico: nearly 4 kilome

Let's get the basics down. The portico was begun in 1674, and during Ascension week, a procession has walked along it, carrying the Byzantine Madonna with Child to the Cathedral since 1433.The basilica itself? Pure 18th-century baroque brilliance. The sanctuary church was built later in the 18th century to replace a previous 15th-century construction. Inside, you'll find the sacred icon of the Mad

Skip Rome and Florence for a moment: Ravenna is Italy’s quiet masterpiece where gold mosaics, street art, pinewoods and piadina live side by side.Here, you’ll find the best things to do in Ravenna, along with a map, 1–2 day itineraries, and up-to-date 2025 tips to make every hour count.

Ravenna is a small city on the East coast of Emilia Romagna. It's famous for its Byzantine mosaics, a UNESCO heritage site, Dante's tomb, and its nightlife on the beach.Ravenna is perfect for a day trip from Bologna using local trains. One day is enough to get a feeling of the city and visit all the mosaics sites, but you can spend there one or two days and find many interesting activities to do.R

Most travelers rush to Venice. But what if you could discover a secret corner of Italy that few even know exists? Have you ever seen flamingos up close, wandered quiet canals, or tasted eels in a centuries-old tradition?Comacchio, set in the serene Po Delta lagoon near Bologna, offers all this and more. Here’s exactly what to do in Comacchio, Italy, for an unforgettable day trip.

Comacchio is a small Italian gem for travelers who avoid crowds. It’s not the easiest place to reach, you’ll need a car, but its quiet canals, pastel houses, and slightly decadent charm make it uniquely authentic. For anyone seeking off-the-beaten-path experiences and local traditions, it’s absolutely worth a visit.