Bologna, Italy

 
 
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2 Days in Bologna

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“Bologna is the best city in Italy for food and has the least number of tourists. With its medieval beauty, it has it all.”
— Mario Batali

Bologna Travel Tips

words to know

  • Hello & Goodbye : Ciao

  • Good Morning: Buongiorno

  • Good Evening: Buona sera

  • Thank you: Grazie

  • You’re Welcome: Prego

  • My Name is …: Mi chiamo…

  • Yes: Sì

  • No: No

  • Enjoy Your Meal: Buon appetito

  • Sorry / Excuse me : spiacente

  • Please - Per favore

  • Sparkling Water : acqua frizzante

  • Regular Water: acqua naturale

  • Where is the bathroom: dov'è il bagno

  • How much does this cost: quanto costa questo

General Italy, Tips:

  • Tipping: No tipping necessary, leave a few coins to round up your check if you have any.

  • Transportation: Trains will take you town to town https://www.italiarail.com/ . A Car is recommended if you plan to move around daily. However, get a small car since the streets are very narrow in the towns.

  • Train: Always validate your ticket before getting on the train. the tourist card will absolutely not work here.

  • Water: It is safe to drink, in restaurants however, it is always bottled water.

  • Dress Code: Casual! However you can spot the tourists from a mile away in their shorts and sandals!

  • Electrical Outlets: Regular European plugs (type C and H. The standard voltage is 230 V) .

  • Languages: Italian.