Rent Cars in Bologna

A city which developed far earlier than most of its European counterparts, Bologna has always been famous for its history, architecture and high quality level of life. A popular destination for Italian travellers just as much as foreigners, Bologna has luckily managed to elude overcrowded mass tourism which affects many other cities in the country. With countless attractions in the area ready to be explored, as well as several cities within convenient distance for a daytrip, Bologna is a perfect destination for travelling with a rental car. Auto Europe offers several pick up locations and a large fleet selection, so finding a car rental in Bologna is both easy and economical.

Touring Bologna with a Car Rental

Once you arrive in the city centre of Bologna, you will soon notice the towers which are often used as the symbol of the city. Built in the 12th century, and named Asinella and Garisenda after the families that built them, the two towers are a prominent feature of the skyline. Park your rental car near the centre, and visit the towers, the taller of which allows public access to the lookout on the top. At almost 100 metres tall you will get an excellent panoramic view of the city and surrounding area.

Home to one of the oldest universities in the world, Bologna has always had an emphasis on education, history and the arts. With over 20 museums to choose from, a history or art fan could spend weeks in the city without seeing any of the other sights. Not far from the towers is Bologna Archaeological Museum, home to some fantastic artefacts. Here you will see collections from Greek, Roman and Egyptian empires, with many of the items dating back thousands of years.

Also located in the city centre is Palazzo Communale, the city hall. Built in the 14th century, the hall houses grand collections of renaissance art, including paintings and sculptures from several well known artists. Bologna is also well known for a large number of parks and gardens throughout the city. A short drive north of the city centre in your hire car, you can visit Orto Botanico, one of the major botanical gardens in Bologna, and at over 500 years old, one of the oldest in Italy.

Jump in your hire car and take a short drive south of the city centre, where you can visit the Basilica Di San Domenico, Built in the 13th century, the Basilica was made to house the remains of Saint Dominico, the founder of the Dominican Order. The Basilica was decorated with paintings and carvings by many artists, including Michelangelo, and is well worth a visit.

Being located in the centre of northern Italy, Bologna is perfect for daytrips to several cities which are a comfortable drive away. To the north you can visit the canals and sights of Venice and to the south are the cities of Florence and Pisa, which are also quite popular. With countless villages, towns and cities within a short distance of Bologna, the possibilities are endless when travelling with a rental car.

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