Illustrative photoYura Timoshenko / UnsplashBologna Synagogue
Roman rite (as at the Great Synagogue of Rome)
Via Mario Finzi 2, 40123 Bologna
Italy
Bologna
An active Jewish community with a rich history - a Roman-rite synagogue, a Chabad house, and a Jewish museum in the heart of the historic ghetto
Photo: Patafisik · CC BY-SA 4.0
Candle lighting
17:59
10/23/2026
Havdalah
18:58
10/24/2026
This week's Torah portion
Parashat Lech-Lecha
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Eruv in Bologna: worth checking ahead
We don't know of an active eruv in Bologna. For a relaxed Shabbat, check with the local Chabad house or community beforehand, and leave your key at reception.
Shabbat meals in Bologna
Most kosher restaurants close for Shabbat, so Friday-night dinner and Shabbat lunch are at the Chabad house. Register ahead - most close bookings by Thursday.
Tip: book a stay within an easy walk of the Chabad house - for a relaxed meal and a short, pleasant stroll back.
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Hotels within an easy walk of a synagogue or Chabad house, for a calm, relaxed Shabbat.
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For a restful Shabbat
Staying near the community in Bologna
The map shows hotels and apartments you can book around Chabad House of Bologna and our synagogues, so you can stay within an easy walk of the community.
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Plan your trip by dates and party
Stay, car, Shabbat and flights - tailored to a couple, family or group.
Guided Tours & Experiences
Guided tours, entry tickets and experiences in every destination - most with free cancellation, so you can plan ahead and still stay flexible around Shabbat and the chagim.
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The next step of the trip - a car, an airport transfer and a stay, ready to book from here.
Rent a car in Bologna
Compare prices across international and local rental companies at your destination - most bookings come with free cancellation.
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Book a private transfer from the airport to your hotel and back - a fixed price agreed in advance (no meter surprises), a driver waiting for you with a sign bearing your name, and no need to haggle or speak the local language.
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Before you fly to Bologna
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Book ahead in Bologna - skip the ticket lines and keep more time for the trip.
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Data from the moment you land - directions to shul, WhatsApp with the Chabad house and table bookings, without hunting for a SIM at the airport.
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There is currently no known kosher restaurant or shop in Bologna - the community's Shabbat meal (after Shacharit every Shabbat, no required payment, donations welcome) is the main option for a kosher-observant visitor. Attending requires advance registration - sending a photo ID and phone number to the community's security team.
Stay in the kosher area of Bologna
Bologna does not have one obvious Jewish quarter. Chabad House of Bologna (Chabad house listed on the site) is the anchor - book a hotel within walking distance of it rather than picking a random part of Bologna.
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Nearby destinations
More places in the region with a Jewish community and kosher food - to add to the trip.
Common questions about Bologna
- Where to pray in Bologna?
- There are 1 synagogues and 1 Chabad houses in Bologna, with addresses and prayer times when available.
- Where to stay within walking distance of a synagogue in Bologna?
- Hotels and apartments in Bologna, with walking-distance-to-shul notes when we have them.
- When is candle lighting in Bologna?
- Candle lighting and Havdalah in Bologna are calculated for the destination and updated every week.
- Where can I eat on Shabbat in Bologna?
- Most kosher restaurants close for Shabbat. Shabbat meals in Bologna are hosted by Chabad House of Bologna, with advance registration - the booking link is on this page.