I will be on a tour through Northern Italy which gives me a free day in Bologna on a Sunday in early October 2017. I spent a week in Bologna 3 years ago, so I'm looking for ideas on how to spend that day. So far, my research is showing that many tours in the area are not offered on a Sunday. I'm comfortable taking the train by myself. Any ideas?
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San Francisco Bay Area (USA)
16212 posts
Florence, Modena, Reggio, Parma, Ferrara, Ravenna.
All within 45 min by train.
If you are willing to stay on the train 45 min longer, even Venice is within range
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Washington DC
28453 posts
Ravenna.
Posted by
Brisbane, Australia
7175 posts
Morning in Parma ...
FB 8806
Dep 09:18 BOLOGNA CENTRALE (Italy)
Arr 10:08 PARMA (Italy)
After lunch, move on to Modena...
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Dep 14:46 PARMA (Italy)
Arr 15:13 MODENA (Italy)
Then return to Bologna...
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Dep 19:15 MODENA (Italy)
Arr 19:38 BOLOGNA CENTRALE (Italy)
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Boise, ID, USA
2333 posts
I would vote for Ravenna or Ferrara.
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Carmel, CA, USA
2456 posts
Ravenna !!
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New York, NY, USA
11294 posts
Be sure to check the train schedules carefully. I found that trains from Bologna to the day trip destinations mentioned by Roberto often left at, say, 8:30 (earlier than I'd like) and 10:30 (later than I'd like), but not in between. To avoid getting to a town with minimal time before attractions closed for lunch, I'd have to get that 8:30 train.
If you haven't been to Ravenna or Ferrara, those would be my top two picks, but Parma was also very nice, and you can see Modena on the way back from Parma if you wish.