{"id":15418,"date":"2024-03-02T19:13:25","date_gmt":"2024-03-03T00:13:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/?p=15418"},"modified":"2025-12-17T12:23:34","modified_gmt":"2025-12-17T11:23:34","slug":"unusual-things-to-do-in-bologna","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/unusual-things-to-do-in-bologna","title":{"rendered":"7 Fun and Unusual Things to Do in Bologna"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>If you\u2019re in Bologna or planning to visit, consider yourself lucky and <em>also<\/em> a smart traveler. There\u2019s lots of reasons to visit this city\u2014history, architecture, food\u2014<strong>plus a great list of unusual things to do in Bologna.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The truth is that many tourists skip over this gem of a large Italian city, opting instead to hit the Italian trifecta\u2014Venice, Florence, Rome. <strong>But this city never fails to impress.<\/strong> As a university city,<a href=\"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/bologna-nightlife\"> Bologna&#8217;s nightlife<\/a> is part of its cultural heritage, but there is so much more to Bologna than its bustling bars and pulsating dance clubs. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Without further ado, a list of the most unusual things to do in Bologna.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"879\" src=\"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Scatole_di_latta_per_coni-transformed-1024x879.jpeg\" alt=\"retro italian gelato boxes\" class=\"wp-image-15419\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Scatole_di_latta_per_coni-transformed-1024x879.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Scatole_di_latta_per_coni-transformed-600x515.jpeg 600w, https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Scatole_di_latta_per_coni-transformed-768x659.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Scatole_di_latta_per_coni-transformed.jpeg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Love nostalgia, memorabilia, and gelato? You&#8217;ll love the museum in Bologna dedicated to it. Photo credit: Turismo Emilia Romagna<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_63 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title \" >Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #443d47;color:#443d47\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #443d47;color:#443d47\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/unusual-things-to-do-in-bologna\/#The_most_unusual_things_to_do_in_Bologna\" title=\"The most unusual things to do in Bologna\">The most unusual things to do in Bologna<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/unusual-things-to-do-in-bologna\/#Antica_Aguzzeria_del_Cavallo\" title=\"Antica Aguzzeria del Cavallo\">Antica Aguzzeria del Cavallo<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/unusual-things-to-do-in-bologna\/#Archiginnasio\" title=\"Archiginnasio\">Archiginnasio<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/unusual-things-to-do-in-bologna\/#Bologna_Zoological_Collection\" title=\"Bologna Zoological Collection\">Bologna Zoological Collection<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/unusual-things-to-do-in-bologna\/#Convent_of_San_Domenico\" title=\"Convent of San Domenico\">Convent of San Domenico<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/unusual-things-to-do-in-bologna\/#FICO_Eataly_World\" title=\"FICO Eataly World\">FICO Eataly World<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/unusual-things-to-do-in-bologna\/#Gelato_Museum_Carpigiani\" title=\"Gelato Museum Carpigiani\">Gelato Museum Carpigiani<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-685df7f7 gb-headline-text\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_most_unusual_things_to_do_in_Bologna\"><\/span>The most unusual things to do in Bologna<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Antica_Aguzzeria_del_Cavallo\"><\/span>Antica Aguzzeria del Cavallo<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Knife sharpening is, sadly, going the way of the dodo. But not if this ancient shop smack in the center of Bologna has anything to say about that. Welcome to <a href=\"https:\/\/aguzzeriadelcavallo.it\/en\">Antica Aguzzeria del Cavallo<\/a>. <strong>Since 1783, they\u2019ve been sharpening knives and swords here.<\/strong> And by \u201cthey,\u201d we mean horses. Or at least horses were formerly employed here. Hence, the name, roughly translated as Ancient Horse Shop. In the old days, a horse in the courtyard was used to pull into motion a mechanism that would sharpen blades.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You might not see any live horses working there today. Just humans who are happily sharpening kitchen knives. The shop also <strong>sells an impressive array of cooking tools, many of which are difficult to find anywhere else.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"768\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/19049760558_c2d4328145_4k-768x1024.jpg\" alt=\"woman walking in front of Antica Aguzzeria del Cavallo\" class=\"wp-image-15409\" style=\"aspect-ratio:0.75;width:768px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/19049760558_c2d4328145_4k-768x1024.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/19049760558_c2d4328145_4k-600x800.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/19049760558_c2d4328145_4k-1152x1536.jpg 1152w, https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/19049760558_c2d4328145_4k.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Antica Aguzzeria del Cavallo has been around a long time. Since 1783, to be precise. Photo credit: Dave Collier<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Archiginnasio\"><\/span>Archiginnasio<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>We don\u2019t have anatomical theater these days because, well, we have things like YouTube and television. And also, we no longer have such curiosities about the human body. But in centuries past, that <strong>curiosity led to the creation of anatomical theaters.<\/strong> It\u2019s not a surprise that one of the most intact anatomical theaters is in a University of Bologna building.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Built between 1636 and 1737, the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bolognawelcome.com\/en\/places\/towers-historic-buildings\/archiginnasio-eng\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Anatomical Theater of the Archiginnasio<\/a> is a fascinating place to visit today. Just the wall carvings and the statues of the \u201c<em>spellati<\/em>,\u201d or skinned men are worth the price of admission.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/49415966517_b6277bee4f_k-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"Inside the Anatomical Theatre, view of the cieling and light fixtures\" class=\"wp-image-15410\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/49415966517_b6277bee4f_k-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/49415966517_b6277bee4f_k-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/49415966517_b6277bee4f_k-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/49415966517_b6277bee4f_k.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">The main function of the Anatomical Theatre was to facilitate the study of anatomy for medical students and professionals. Photo credit: Alex Lunin<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-4e967192 gb-headline-text\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Bologna_Zoological_Collection\"><\/span>Bologna Zoological Collection<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>While serving a sentence in prison in the 16th century for heresy, Ulisse Aldrovandi became interested in zoology. <strong>The more exotic the better.<\/strong> When he was released from prison, he went about collecting the odd skeletons of beasts, eventually amassing about <strong>18,000 monstrous animal artifacts.<\/strong> And the Bologna Zoological Collection was born.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Today this cabinet of curiosities is a fun way to spend a couple of hours gawking at the odd taxidermied mammals and animal skeletons. There are things in jars and beasts that are terrifying and hard to identify.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"727\" src=\"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/870670388_00fe328811_b-1024x727.jpg\" alt=\"Dried Sea Plants at the Zoological Museum in Bologna, Italy\" class=\"wp-image-15411\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/870670388_00fe328811_b-1024x727.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/870670388_00fe328811_b-600x426.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/870670388_00fe328811_b-768x545.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/870670388_00fe328811_b.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">With the Bologna Zoological Collection you can see and learn about mammals, birds, reptiles, amphibians, fish, insects, and other invertebrates. Photo credit: Curious Expeditions<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-2b2f02f3 gb-headline-text\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Convent_of_San_Domenico\"><\/span>Convent of San Domenico<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>One of the most visited churches in Bologna<\/strong>, Corpus Domini was built in the 1470s as an early Renaissance church. Only the Renaissance facade survived after a late-Baroque renovation and some World War II bombing. The church is beloved by locals, who call it \u201cChiesa della Santa\u201d because this sanctuary holds the body of Saint Catherine of Bologna, also known as Santa Caterina de\u2019 Vigri, who founded the first Clares convent in Bologna.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For those who enjoy a macabre sight, head to the non-descript wooden door on the left side of the church. Ring a bell. And if the door magically opens, brace yourself, as you\u2019re about to have <strong>an encounter with St. Catherine of Bologna herself.<\/strong> Sitting in a golden throne, the mummified body of habit-clad Catherine stairs out at you, as she clutches a cross and a bible in her soot-blackened hands.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Convento_San_Domenico_Caltanissetta_-_interno-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"San Domenico Church\" class=\"wp-image-15412\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Convento_San_Domenico_Caltanissetta_-_interno-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Convento_San_Domenico_Caltanissetta_-_interno-600x450.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Convento_San_Domenico_Caltanissetta_-_interno-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Convento_San_Domenico_Caltanissetta_-_interno.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">San Domenico Church is one of the most important churches in Bologna. Photo credit: AlessandroAM<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-81fe2ee0 gb-headline-text\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"FICO_Eataly_World\"><\/span>FICO Eataly World<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>It seems that only in Bologna\u2014or, in this case, just outside of town\u2014would there be a <strong>theme park dedicated to food. <\/strong>There are actually a few food-themed rides that the kids will enjoy. There are also some small food factories, and of course, <strong>plenty of food markets, restaurants, and wine bars<\/strong> in which to indulge in the bounty that is Italian food. FICO Eataly World is a fun trip for families who love food. There\u2019s a shuttle from the center of town that takes you right to the theme park.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Traveler&#8217;s tip<\/strong>: If you&#8217;re really looking to dive deep into Bologna&#8217;s culinary mastery, check out our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/bologna-tours\/bologna-food-tour\/\">Bologna food tours<\/a>. From bustling markets to traditional taverns and restaurants, knowledgeable local guides will show you the best of what this culinary gem has to offer. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/1599px-Bologna_Fico_Eataly_World_38-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"A view inside FICO Eataly World\" class=\"wp-image-15415\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/1599px-Bologna_Fico_Eataly_World_38-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/1599px-Bologna_Fico_Eataly_World_38-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/1599px-Bologna_Fico_Eataly_World_38-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/1599px-Bologna_Fico_Eataly_World_38.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">FICO Eataly World, also known as FICO World, was created by Eataly, a worldwide network of Italian food markets. Photo credit: Gianni Careddu<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-f3a87d42 gb-headline-text\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Gelato_Museum_Carpigiani\"><\/span>Gelato Museum Carpigiani<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Located just outside of Bologna in the small town of Anzola dell\u2019Emilia, the Gelato Museum Carpigiani takes a deep plunge into the <strong>history, culture, and production of gelato in Italy<\/strong>, in general, and in Emilia Romagna, in particular. The museum exhibits about 20 different historical gelato making machines. T<strong>he best part, of course, is getting to try some gelato.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"752\" src=\"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Old_tin_box_for_ice_cream_cone-1024x752.jpg\" alt=\"An old gelato sign found inside the Gelato Museum Carpigiani in Bologna\" class=\"wp-image-15416\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Old_tin_box_for_ice_cream_cone-1024x752.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Old_tin_box_for_ice_cream_cone-600x441.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Old_tin_box_for_ice_cream_cone-768x564.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Old_tin_box_for_ice_cream_cone.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">The Gelato Museum Carpigiani showcases the evolution of gelato-making techniques, ingredients, and equipment over the centuries. Photo credit: Turismo Emilia Romagna<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Nearby there&#8217;s also the<strong> Carpigiani Gelato University<\/strong>, an internationally renowned institution dedicated to t<strong>he art and science of gelato-making<\/strong>. Together, these institutions form a comprehensive hub for gelato education, appreciation, and innovation&#8230;and some of our favorites on the list of unusual things to do in Bologna.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Ready to turn your trip into an unforgettable experience?&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Discover the full range of expertly led experiences at <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/\">Take Walks Tours<\/a><\/strong> where passionate local guides bring history, stories, and iconic sights to life. From world-famous landmarks and museums to immersive food and cultural experiences, these small-group guided tours offer deeper insight, seamless access, and unforgettable moments you\u2019d miss on your own.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Explore with experts who know it best, and see the country through local eyes.<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>People come to Bologna to see churches and palazzos, but there&#8217;s much more to the city. 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