An extreme day trip to Bologna, Italy, offers a full European city experience without the need for overnight accommodation. Travel experts Transfeero highlight Bologna as one of the best cities for a day trip from the UK, despite being often overlooked for Rome and Florence.
Why Bologna?
Just a two and a half hour flight from England, Bologna is a compact city with a walkable centre, filled with trattorias, cafes, and bars. An airport transfer takes just 22 minutes, so you can start exploring almost immediately.
Begin at the iconic Piazza Maggiore, built in the 1200s, perfect for people watching and admiring architecture. Then wander beneath the city's famous porticoes, which stretch for 40km and are a UNESCO World Heritage site.
Must-See Sights
Follow the porticoes to Le Due Torri, two leaning medieval towers that offer stunning photo opportunities. Of course, no visit is complete without sampling authentic tagliatelle al ragù, the rich meat sauce known worldwide as bolognese.
With so much to see and do, you can still jet home in time for bedtime, making Bologna an ideal day trip destination.
