Here is a detailed 7-day itinerary for visiting Bologna, Italy, including historical monuments, gardens, nature, shopping, and gastronomy, with options for nearly free accommodation and dining.


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**Day 1: Explore Bologna’s Historic Center**

- **06:00 - 08:00**: Breakfast at **Caffè Terzi**, renowned for its quality coffee.
- **08:30 - 10:30**: Start your day by visiting the **Piazza Maggiore** and the **Basilica di San Petronio**.
- **11:00 - 13:00**: Explore the **Torre degli Asinelli** and **Torre Garisenda**.
- **13:00 - 14:30**: Lunch at **Osteria dell’Orsa**, known for its traditional Bolognese dishes.
- **15:00 - 17:00**: Walk through the **Quadrilatero Market** and **Mercato delle Erbe** for local products.
- **17:30 - 19:00**: Relax in the **Giardini Margherita**, the city's largest park.
- **19:30 - 21:00**: Dinner at **Trattoria di Via Serra**, offering local specialties.
- **21:30 - 22:00**: Enjoy dessert or a coffee at **Caffè Zamboni**.

**Accommodation in Bologna**:
- **Hotel Touring** or **B&B Casa Ilaria** - budget-friendly options with great locations.

**Day 2: Art and History in Bologna**

- **06:00 - 08:00**: Breakfast at **Pasticceria Impero**.
- **08:30 - 11:00**: Visit the **Pinacoteca di Bologna**, which houses an impressive collection of Renaissance art.
- **11:30 - 13:00**: Explore the **Museum of the History of Bologna**.
- **13:00 - 14:30**: Lunch at **Trattoria Anna Maria**, offering traditional Bolognese fare.
- **15:00 - 17:00**: Stroll through **The University of Bologna** and visit its historic buildings.
- **17:30 - 19:00**: Free time for shopping along **Via dell'Indipendenza**.
- **19:30 - 21:00**: Dinner at **Ristorante Da Cesari**.
- **21:30 - 22:00**: Evening coffee or gelato at **Gelateria Gianni**.

**Day 3: Day Trip to Ferrara**

- **06:00 - 08:00**: Breakfast at **Caffè della Storia**.
- **08:30 - 10:00**: Travel to **Ferrara** by train.
- **10:30 - 13:00**: Visit the **Estense Castle** and **Ferrara Cathedral**.
- **13:00 - 14:30**: Lunch at **Osteria del Ghetto**.
- **15:00 - 17:00**: Explore the **Palazzo dei Diamanti** and its art collection.
- **17:30 - 19:00**: Return to Bologna.
- **19:30 - 21:00**: Dinner at **Ristorante Da Nello**.
- **21:30 - 22:00**: Evening walk or coffee at **Caffè Pasticceria**.

 **Day 4: Nature and Relaxation**
- **06:00 - 08:00**: Breakfast at **Pasticceria Regina**.
- **08:30 - 11:00**: Visit **Parco dei Gessi** for a morning hike.
- **11:30 - 13:00**: Explore **Villa delle Rose** and its gardens.
- **13:00 - 14:30**: Lunch at **Osteria La Fontanina**.
- **15:00 - 17:00**: Relax in the **Giardini Margherita** or visit the **Orto Botanico** (Botanical Garden).
- **17:30 - 19:00**: Enjoy free time exploring local shops.
- **19:30 - 21:00**: Dinner at **Ristorante Al Cambio**.
- **21:30 - 22:00**: Coffee or gelato at **Gelateria La Sorbetteria**.

**Day 5: Day Trip to Ravenna**
- **06:00 - 08:00**: Breakfast at **Pasticceria La Dolce Vita**.
- **08:30 - 10:00**: Travel to **Ravenna** by train.
- **10:30 - 13:00**: Visit the **Mausoleum of Galla Placidia** and **Basilica di San Vitale**.
- **13:00 - 14:30**: Lunch at **Trattoria La Rustica**.
- **15:00 - 17:00**: Explore **Basilica di Sant'Apollonia in Classe** and its mosaics.
- **17:30 - 19:00**: Return to Bologna.
- **19:30 - 21:00**: Dinner at **Trattoria Da Maro**.
- **21:30 - 22:00**: Evening at **Caffè del Borgo**.

**Day 6: Cultural Experiences**

- **06:00 - 08:00**: Breakfast at **Caffè San Luca**.
- **08:30 - 11:00**: Visit the **Museo dell'Automobile** for a unique experience.
- **11:30 - 13:00**: Explore the **Museo di Palazzo Poggi**.
- **13:00 - 14:30**: Lunch at **Trattoria La Ghironda**.
- **15:00 - 17:00**: Visit the **Museo Internazionale e Biblioteca della Musica**.
- **17:30 - 19:00**: Relax and explore **Via delle Belle Arti** for local art galleries.
- **19:30 - 21:00**: Dinner at **Ristorante La Buca**.
- **21:30 - 22:00**: Enjoy coffee or dessert at **Pasticceria Trombini**.

**Day 7: Day Trip to Modena**

- **06:00 - 08:00**: Breakfast at **Caffè Panaria**.
- **08:30 - 10:00**: Travel to **Modena** by train.
- **10:30 - 13:00**: Visit the **Modena Cathedral** and **Palazzo Ducale**.
- **13:00 - 14:30**: Lunch at **Osteria Francescana** (book in advance for a special experience).
- **15:00 - 17:00**: Explore **Enzo Ferrari Museum**.
- **17:30 - 19:00**: Return to Bologna.
- **19:30 - 21:00**: Farewell dinner at **Ristorante Da Cesari**.
- **21:30 - 22:00**: Final evening coffee or gelato at **Caffè Arti e Mestieri**.

### Accommodation in Bologna

- **Hotel Touring** or **B&B Casa Ilaria** - affordable and well-located choices.

### Dining Tips

- **Local Restaurants**: Look for trattorias and osterias recommended by locals for the best experience at reasonable prices.

Enjoy your week in Bologna with this rich itinerary filled with history, nature, shopping, and delicious cuisine!

 

 

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