Experience in Bologna, Italy by Adele

What is it like to live in Bologna? Would you recommend it? What is the city like?

Bologna is one of the most beautiful and underrated cities in all of Italy. Not only the city is beautiful in its architecture but it's also full of life, there's always something to do every weekend or even every night. Also, the food here is great, it's not that cheap but it's definitely worth the money, you can find delicious streed food but also a variety of restaurants all over the city.

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What is the student lifestyle like in Bologna?

Student's life in Bologna great! Students from all over Italy come to study in Bologna because our university - Alma Mater Studiorum - is definitely one of the best ateneums in Italy. In Bologna there are more than 80.000 students and there's always something to do, wether it's during the day or in the night. Also, if you're a student you get reduced priced in food, cinema, exhibitions and other kind of entertainments.

How much does it cost to live in Bologna?

Unfortunately Bologna is quite expensive, both transport and food's prices are quite high. If you're a student though you can get reduced prices and there are specific areas in the city - the university area - where everything is cheaper.

What is the food like? What are your favourite dishes?

The food in Bologna, and in general in all Emilia-Romagna, is considered the best in Italy, and that says it all! In fact you can eat a delicious dish of tortellini, tagliatelle, lasagne which are the typical dishes in Bologna. But there's also excellent street food that you can find all over the city.

What places would you recommend visiting in Bologna?

The city center, the 7 churches, San Luca hike, Garisenda and Asinelli Towers, the shops in Galleria Cavour, Via dell'Indipendenza

Is it good to eat out in Bologna? Can you tell us your favourite spots?

You can eat a delitious dish of pasta all over the city for reasounable prices. I like togo to: Mercato di Mezzo, Mercato delle Erbe, Il Tortellino take away.

Is the nightlife good in Bologna? Where is good to go?

Night life in Bologna is awesome expecially for students. In the university area there are a lot of very cheap bars (1 drink costs 2-3 euros), but you can find regular bars with aperitivos and happy hours all over the city. Most of them offer delicious drinks and a buffet.