Learn Italian.
Live Bologna.

Italian language, culture and experiences in the heart of Bologna.

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Explore your path

Start with the part of your Bologna experience you want to explore.

  1. 01

    Learn Italian

    Find a grounded way to study and practise Italian in Bologna.

    Go to learning in Bologna
  2. 02

    Experience Bologna

    See how language connects with food, culture and everyday life.

    Go to Bologna experiences
  3. 03

    Prepare before arrival

    Begin with practical Italian before your time in Bologna.

    Go to pre-arrival courses
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Learn Italian in Bologna

A clear starting point for learning Italian, with room for conversation and practice, in Bologna.

  • A clear starting point

    Start where you are and build from there, with space for conversation and practice.

  • Room for conversation

    Classes give everyone space to speak, ask questions and practise with guidance.

  • Learning in Bologna

    Study in the heart of Bologna, surrounded by Italian language and culture every day.

Italian practice continues beyond the classroom, through food, streets and time spent in Bologna.

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A quiet setting for language learning in Bologna.
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Vacation ideas for Italian language travel in Bologna.
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Language and cultural activities in Bologna.
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Prepare before Bologna

Pre-Arrival Italian Courses

Start learning Italian from home and arrive with confidence for everyday moments in Bologna.

  • Online lessons before your arrival in Bologna
  • Practise from home at your own pace
  • Build confidence for everyday moments
How we plan
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How we plan your experience

Four questions to consider as you plan your time in Bologna.

Your party and rhythm

Are you travelling solo, with a partner, or with family? How long would you like to stay?

Your interests

What draws you - language and culture, food and wine, or art and history?

Your Italian level

From absolute beginner to advanced - where would you place yourself?

Explore Itinera

Why Itinera

Three commitments that guide what we offer.

Local guidance

A Bologna-focused perspective on language and culture.

Small-group attention

More room for conversation and practice during your stay.

Respect for Bologna

A genuine care for the people and places that make Bologna special.