Tourism in the province of Bologna

The province of Bologna (Emilia-Romagna) is not very crowded: 5,2 tourist arrivals per inhabitant per year (52th out of 107 Italian provinces, Eurostat data 2023).

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Little-known destinations in the province of Bologna

Bologna, Emilia-Romagna, Italy

Churches and cathedrals

The Seven Churches of Bologna: a maze of cloisters steps from the porticoes

In the heart of Bologna, the Santo Stefano complex hides a maze of silent courtyards and cloisters just steps from the crowded porticoes.

Very quiet Jun 21, 2026

Bologna, Emilia-Romagna, Italy

City corners

The Ghetto and the Pescherie Vecchie: medieval Bologna among its narrowest alleys

Just steps from the Two Towers, Bologna's Ghetto weaves narrow medieval alleys between Jewish history and old fish markets.

Very quiet Jun 21, 2026

Even less crowded nearby: Piacenza (2,1), Modena (2,5).

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