The Old Market

Bologna

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The Old Market

If markets are your cup of tea you can visit the Old Market of Bologna. Walk down the beautiful high vaults behind Piazza Maggiore, and you will soon be right in the middle of a bustling medieval market. Here you can find almost everything among the market stalls.

Shopping

Italian fashion and food should be the key themes for Bologna’s visitors. There is a reason Italy is one of the main fashion nations, and browsing the windows in Galleria Cavour, just ten minutes on foot from Piazza Maggiore, will make you see why. Here you can find Armani and other main Italian brands, such as Gucci, La Perla underwear and La Maison Bulgari jewelleries. Other fashion shops are located all around the centre of Bologna, mostly in Via Farini, Via Ugo Bassi, Via Indipendenza and under the Portico del Pavaglione. For food, try Tamburini and the most famous Bolognese delicatessen. Here you can feast over an impressive variety of salted pork meat, cheese, pasta and wine. Another nice shop is Atti (bakery and fresh pasta) at Via Drapperie, 6.

Barberino Designer Outlet

Barberino Designer Outlet

Barberino Designer Outlet is the perfect shopping destination just 30 minutes from Florence. Here you can find 200 of the most luxurious designer fashion brands up to 70% less. With cafés, restaurants and tax free shopping available, there’s everything the discerning shopper could ever …

Fidenza Village

Fidenza Village

At sixty minutes' driving from Milan and Bologna, Fidenza Village is home to more than 100 outlet boutiques offering savings of up to 70% on the ordinary retail price for previous seasons’ collections from leading Italian and international brands. Style affordable for …

Galleria Cavour

Galleria Cavour

There is a reason Italy is one of the main fashion nations, and browsing the windows in Galleria Cavour, just ten minutes on foot from Piazza Maggiore, will make you see why. Here you can find brands like Gucci, Prada and Miu …

Shopping in the City Centre

Shopping in the City Centre

Fashion shops are located all around the centre of Bologna, but boutiques and international brands can mostly be found in Via Farini, Via Ugo Bassi, Via Indipendenza and under the Portico del Pavaglione. In this city you will find all the greatest designers' …

Tamburini

For food, try Tamburini and the most famous Bolognese delicatessen. Here you can feast over an impressive variety of salted pork meat, cheese, pasta and …

Paolo Atti & Figli

Paolo Atti & Figli

Another nice shop is Paolo Atti & Figli in Via Drapperie, 6. Here you can find delicious pastries, bread, soup and fresh pasta like tortelloni, ravioli and …

Bottega Veneta

Leather leather leather, it is almost a guarantee to walk out with a beautiful bag or a lovely pair of shoes when visiting this boutique. This brand also features a dangerously lovely home and furniture …

KIKO

KIKO is an Italian cosmetics shop that can be found in various locations throughout Europe. They offer a wide range of their own make-up and accessories, all at affordable …

The Old Market

If markets are your cup of tea you can visit the Old Market of Bologna. Walk down the beautiful high vaults behind Piazza Maggiore, and you will soon be right in the middle of a bustling medieval market. Here you can find almost everything among the market …

Centro Nova

The large shopping centre Centro Nova, renovated in 2008, is ideally located and offers 65 shops, ranging from fashion to food. The solar panels on the roof generate all the …

Centro Borgo

Just outside the city, you can find Centro Borgo, the commercial centre of Bologna. It opened in 1989 and offers, except for shopping, free parking, restaurants and events. Here you can buy everything from fashion, accessories to jewellery and …

Le Piazze

Between Ferrara and Bologna lies Le Piazze, a lifestyle shopping centre. At this innovative shopping centre you can find everything from shopping to food and leisure activities. Shops such as Benetton, Champion, Deichmann and Kennet Street are all located …