This Day Will Take You to Bologna, a Great Inspiration of Dante

In the time of Dante and other Italian poets, Bologna was known as the city of towers. At that time, the more towers a city had, the richer it was. At least that was the impression. Countless tall buildings adorned the skyline of Bologna. Today, unfortunately, many of these towers no longer stand. Of the almost 180 towers, only 21 are still standing.
For a small entrance fee, you can climb the 97-metre-high tower: the Asinelli Tower. From the top you get an impression of what Dante must have seen and what enchanted him about this city.
The tower is open every day. There are time lots every 15 minutes. First entrance at 10am, last timeslot at 5.00 pm. Official Website.
Next to it is the Garisenda Tower, which is much more leaning than the Tower of Pisa.

Dante had not only lost his mother young, but his father also died around 1281. A few years later, Dante married the daughter of the influential Donati family, Gemma, with whom he had four children. From 1287—roughly the beginning of his marriage — he studied at the university in Bologna. There he made the acquaintance of the poets Guido Guinizelli, Guido Cavalcanti and Cino da Pistoia.
On weekdays, you can walk around the campus and see some public spaces. The streets around the university also invite you to explore.
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An absolute insider tip near the university. The restaurant may not look like much at first glance, but they say you get the best pizza in town there. Everything is freshly prepared, and every bite tastes like Italy.
From Monday to Friday, the restaurant is also open for lunch from 12 to 14:30. Saturday and Sunday only in the evening from 18:00.

When Dante died in 1321, his tomb was supposedly a simple sarcophagus in front of the church of San Francesco. It was Guido Novello da Polenta, Lord of Ravenna, who commissioned the construction of the chapel to pay his last respects to the famous poet.
In the heart of Ravenna, there is a small place of peace and respect dedicated to the memory of Dante. His tomb stands in the shade of a majestic oak tree planted by Giosuè Carducci at the beginning of the 20th century.
The “sugar bowl”, as it is called by the people of Ravenna, was built in 1780 – 1781. It was designed by the architect Camillo Morigia. It stands at the end of Via Dante Alighieri. On the entrance there is a marble plaque with the inscription "Dantis Poetae Sepulcrum”, which makes it easy to find.
On this page, you will find all the information about the sights of Dante. Official Website
On weekdays, there is a midday rest from 12:00 – 15:00. On weekends, the gravesite can be visited from 07:00 – 19:00.

The museum offers a journey through the works and days of Dante across eight halls. The life and work of the world's most famous poet is honored. The Casa Dante (Dante's House) is housed in a 14th century noble villa and is located directly opposite Dante's tomb. It is the last stop on the tour that begins at the Museo Dante.
Open hours: Tuesday – Sunday and public holidays from 10.00 to 17.30 (last admission one hour before) The Museum is closed on Mondays. Official Website

A restaurant that is second to none. Not only the cuisine, but also the ambience is unbeatable. If you are in Ravenna, you should definitely plan a visit here. To be sure that a table is free, it would be best to book in advance.
Closing days: Sunday evening, Monday and Tuesday. Official Website

Hotel Santa Maria Foris is located right in the historic centre of Ravenna, a 5-minute walk from the Galla Placidia Museum, the Basilica of San VItale and Piazza del Popolo. The hotel has a charm all of its own and stands out for its unique décor. A wonderful place to end the day. The hotel also offers a wonderful breakfast. So, the next day will start on a good note.