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Bologna Shopping and Bologna Markets / Mercato (Bologna, Italy)



Bologna shopping is varied, with many small and interesting boutiques, together with larger chain stores. Most shops in Bologna tend to close on Thursday afternoons.

Bologna Fashion Shopping - Bologna, Italy
Via Rizzoli and Via dell'Indipendenza are the main centres for fashion shopping in Bologna. There are also many chic outlets that can be found in Via Farini, including an arcade of top designer shops in Via Clavature and Via d'Azeglio.

Bologna Food Shopping - Bologna, Italy
There are plenty of shops in Bologna that sell all sorts a dazzling array of delicacies and mouth-watering food, including certosino, a heavy loaf resembling fruitcake, an enormous selection of breads and pastries, meats, fish, freshly made soups, salads, vegetables, tasty cheeses, sweets and mouth-watering chocolate. In Piazza Maggiore, towards the Two Towers, there are some particularly good shops, with many selling wines and spirits as well. There is also an abundance of food to be found at Bologna's bustling food markets.




Bologna Markets - Bologna, Italy
Bologna has a wide range of markets, which are full of character, atmosphere and plenty of bargains.

Mercato Coperto - Via Ugo Bassi 2, Bologna, Italy
This busy food market is a popular place to buy the some of the freshest produce in Bologna.
Open: daily, every morning

Orefici Market - Via dei Orefici, Bologna, Italy
Another popular food market selling a wide-range of produce, including many delicacies.
Open: daily, every morning

La Piazzola - Piazza VIII Agosto, Bologna, Italy
La Piazzola market sells clothes and almost every else besides.
Open: Friday and Saturday

Mamanca Market - Via Valdonica, Bologna, Italy
Location in the old Ghetto area, Mamanca market is a good place to look for antiques, old lace and books.
Open: Thursday

Mercato di Antiquariato - Piazza Santo Stefano, Bologna, Italy
The Mercato di Antiquariato is one of the largest antiques markets held in Bologna and is full of interesting items.
Open: second Sunday of the month

 
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