Explore Bologna with a camper

International travellers and locals love Bologna for its gorgeous weather, beautiful architecture and gastronomical delights. The capital of the Emilia-Romagna region welcomes millions of visitors each year looking for an authentic Italian experience, thanks to its accessibility.

Home to the largest airport in the region and offering motorhome rentals all over the city, it’s no surprise visitors use Bologna as a starting point for their extended trips.

You'll find that motorhomebookers.com have partners in Bologna, making rentals here convenient. Read on to learn why starting your Italian holiday in “The Red City” is a winning strategy.

Top 5 facts about Bologna

1. Founded in 1088, the University of Bologna is the oldest in continuous operation in the Western world.
2. Bologna is known as “La Rossa” or “The Red City” in part because of the colour of the buildings and their Spanish-style red tiled rooftops.
3. Bologna once had 60 kilometres of connected waterways, much like Venice, which are still visible in only a few places, most notably on the bridge on Via Piella.
4. The Autostrada A1, the oldest European highway and most important in Italy, connects Bologna to the biggest cities on the Tyrrhenian side of Italy, including Milan, Florence, Naples and Rome.
5. The construction of Palazzo del Podestà in Bologna’s popular Piazza Maggiore was designed in such a way that you can stand in one corner of the medieval vault and hear someone whispering from the opposite side.

These highlights await you when you rent a camper van in Bologna

Piazza Maggiore is a square in Bologna that takes you to the heart of the city, where both locals and tourists mingle. Here you’ll find 15th-century architecture in the buildings that flank the square, such as the Palazzo del Podestà and the Basilica of San Petronio. The square also connects to other iconic landmarks like the Fountain of Neptune in the Piazza del Nettuno.

Le due Torri: Garisenda e degli Asinelli, also known as the Two Towers, are another prominent symbol of the city. Built in the 12th century, the original use for the Asinelli and Garisenda towers is unknown. Today, however, they offer incredible views of Bologna. If you aren’t afraid of heights and can manage the steps, the view at the top is rewarding, especially at sunset.

This makes Bologna particularly suitable as a starting point for your road trip

If you want to explore the Emilia-Romagna region outside of Bologna, a motorhome trip along the Autostrada A1 is the perfect place to begin. The “Sun Motorway” connects Bologna to other major Italian cities on the Tyrrhenian coast, like Rome, Florence, Naples and more.

If you like Italian sports cars, you can find plenty of history in the “Motor Valley”, which is made up of cities in the Emilia-Romagna region, including Bologna. Driving to Modena, Maranello or San Cesario will take you to the showrooms and museums of famous automobile manufacturers like Maserati, Ferrari and Lamborghini.

Camper van rental: Useful information for your trip to Bologna

To rent a motorhome or camper van in Bologna, you must be at least 21 years of age. You’ll also need a valid driver’s licence and a major credit card to qualify for a rental.

If you plan to drive through the city, it’s important to be aware that the historical centre of Bologna is a ZTL, or limited traffic zone, that restricts vehicles every day between 7 am and 8 pm. But thanks to the city’s extensive transit network, it’s possible to park your RV and tour the city on foot.

Rent a motorhome now and discover the region around Bologna

To explore Emilia-Romagna and other parts of Italy, a camper rental from Bologna will take you on a motorhome holiday you won’t forget.

When planning your next trip, visit motorhomebookers.com to find pricing details and vehicle availability for select dates.