🇮🇹 Bologna Chill One-Day Itinerary

Zero entrance fees, maximum vibes! 🛍️ Morning: Arcade Shopping Spree 11:00 - Start at Bologna Central Station, stroll under the iconic porticoes. 11:30 - Piazza dell’8 Agosto: ▪️ Open-air market for cheap souvenirs. ▪️ Handmade jewelry across the street—perfect gifts! 🏛️ Afternoon: Free & Fabulous Sights 13:30-18:00 Must-sees: 1️⃣ Finestrella Canal View ⭐️⭐️ (Free) A "Little Venice" peephole... but dry and smelly 💩. Skip if rushed. 2️⃣ Piazza Maggiore ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ (Free) Heart of the city + imperfectly beautiful San Petronio Basilica. 3️⃣ Archiginnasio Library ⭐️⭐️⭐️ (€3) Skip the line: Admire the free courtyard; paid anatomy theater needs booking. 4️⃣ Basilica of San Domenico ⭐️⭐️⭐️ (Free) Houses Michelangelo’s early work (and saintly relics). 5️⃣ Santo Stefano Basilica Complex ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ (Free) Seven churches in one! Ancient, intricate, and serene. 6️⃣ Le Due Torri ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ (€5) Crazy-leaning towers (climb for city views—if you dare!). 7️⃣ University of Bologna ⭐️⭐️ (Free) Oldest uni in the world... but hard to navigate casually. 🍲 Evening: Chinese Food Fix 18:00 - Shu Daxia Hotpot (€15-25/pax) or Amole Cucina Cinese (book days ahead!). "Villagers like me need this taste of home!" 😭 🌙 Night: Portico Magic 20:30 - Back to reality... but not before: ▪️ Winter nights = shopping heaven (stores open late!). ▪️ Next time: Hiking trails (if I ever stop eating/shopping). #Bologna #ItalyOnABudget #HiddenGems #NoTicketNeeded