University of Bologna guided walking tour
Activities

University of Bologna guided walking tour

Free cancellation
Language: English, Italian, German
Mobile voucher accepted
Duration: 2 hours
Do this because
  • See the historic sites connected to the University of Bologna
  • Discover the long history of the oldest university in Europe
  • Take a stroll through the streets and become part of the city
What to expect

Discover the history of the University of Bologna - the oldest university in Europe - on a guided walking tour. A local guide will show you around the historic center and tell you about the origin of the Studium in the 11th century and its development. Don't miss the chance to see the monumental tombs of the Glossators and other historic sites connected to the Alma Mater Studiorum.

The highlights of the tour will be the birthplace of Guglielmo Marconi, Nobel Prize winner and inventor of radio transmission, Palazzo dell'Archiginnasio, the original seat of the university which houses the largest collection of coats of arms in the world, the monument to scientist Luigi Galvani in the square of the same name, Palazzo della Mercanzia, Palazzo Poggi and, finally, Piazza Verdi.

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What's included
  • check Guided walking tour
Where

Piazza Malpighi, 40123 Bologna BO, Italy

Meeting point:
Meet your guide in front of Porta Nova city gate.
Provider
crusoe.travel
Booking fee
Good news! No extra fees are applied to this booking.
Cancellation policy
Receive a 100% refund if you cancel up to 24 hours before the experience begins.

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