Besancon Things to Do

The Jews were already present in Bologna in the 12th Century, and they built this ghetto circa 1556. They were segregated in this district which had to be entered by the means of two large walls full of portals in Via Zamboni a... more

The entrance to this museum can be reached by walking through the Santuario. The Museum exhibits tell the story of the Confraternita dei Battuti a Bologna, the founders of the Santa Maria della Vita Hospital. The exhibition inc... more

This church was rebuilt at the end of the 18th century by Bergonzoni. The church has a large dome which was built by Tubertini in 1787. This dome can be seen rising above the red roofs of Bologna's houses. It was built by the C... more

Palazzo Bocchi was built for Achille Bocchi, a famous humanist, in 1545. It was designed by Vignola, who as well as being a very capable artist, also studied the works of Vitruvio, and was a great theorist and technician. Many... more

This is a summer event (from July-September) among the thousands of locations in the city, the Bologna Sogna-Open Festival takes place inside palaces, courtyards, piazzas, parks and historical sites, with theatrical shows, conc... more

This is annual festival is organized by the City Association of Dance. Touring shows, air and water-borne dances, multimedia performances, a video exhibition, worksops, masterclasses, a photgraphic exhibition and a conference o... more

This annual ethnic music festival is called Sounds of the World (Suoni del Mondo). It is a festival which is dedicated to those cultures which are under threat of extinction. It includes the rites, songs, and traditional dances... more