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If you’re wondering how to navigate the challenges of life abroad, you’re not alone. Join InterNations and connect with a community of like-minded expats in Italy! You’ll find many ways to network, socialize, and make new international friends.

Don’t miss a variety of welcoming online and in-person events. Join groups to pursue your hobbies — from sports to music, there’s something for everyone With InterNations, you’ll quickly feel at home wherever life takes you.

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Welcome to Our InterNations Community for Expats in Bologna

Buongiorno, and a warm welcome to our informative and friendly community of expats in Bologna. By joining InterNations, you're opening the doors to this city of history, and will gain essential information and exclusive access to social events. Our aim is to solve the dilemmas you may face when relocating with our library of online resources, guides, and advice. You'll find answers to questions such as, "how do I obtain a work permit?" and "what education options are available?". Relocation is exciting but it can also be daunting, so our friendly expats are on hand in our busy forum to address any concerns you may have. Build on their experiences and take advantage of their knowledge on everything from where to find language lessons to the best inner city park. Use their insider tips as you follow in their footsteps to join the expat population of Bologna.

With InterNations, you never stand alone. Whether you are moving to another country or going on a business trip somewhere — our communities around the world are there to make you feel at home wherever you are. Feel free to also check out our other vibrant InterNations Communities like the ones in Singapore or Paris.

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  • September in Italy
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    Aug 27, 5:28 AM
    Community member

    Hi Renata. I'm currently living in Bologna but I've left my heart in Venice, where I was born, so I'll be glad to give you some tips for both cities (and for other beautiful venues in the Veneto …

  • Gran Ballo di Capodanno a Bologna
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    Dec 21, 1:25 PM
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    Thank you for the suggestion, Blagovesta. The Gran Ballo was so nice! It was like a jump into the past, into a world of dreams. :) See you next time. Roberto

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History, Culture, and Beauty in Bologna

With a history dating back to 1000 BC and the world's oldest university built in 1088, Bologna is a city of history and stunning architecture. Culture lovers will be in paradise with numerous museums, medieval churches, and the breathtaking 18th-century opera house, The Teatro Comunale di Bologna, with four tiers of boxes towering above the stalls. With parks and gardens sprinkled throughout the city, your new life in Bologna has one of the most stunning backdrops in the world. Major industries in Bologna include finance and insurance and a thriving industrial sector, in particular automobiles and motorcycles. Footwear, textiles, chemical, printing, and publishing are also significant sources of employment. As a City of Culture in 2000, Bologna also has a flourishing tourist industry.

InterNations is the largest global network for expatriates, with communities in 420 cities around the world. Meet fellow global minds in your city of residence or get to know local expatriates before you're moving or traveling abroad and never feel like a stranger. InterNations makes it easy for you to stay in touch with your expat friends, both online and offline, so you can grow your network of friends and contacts from all over the world. Whether they live in Vienna or Prague, InterNations allows you to be close to them even if they are miles away.

Our Events in Bologna Are One of the Best Ways to Meet Other Expats

At our regular InterNations Events, we encourage you to make new friends and have fun with fellow members in Bologna. Our members come from all over the world and are some of the most interesting global minds you will meet. Don't forget that your hobbies are important too, and with InterNations you can choose from a number of social groups covering interests such as dance, jazz, English cinema, and wine. When you're part of the InterNations Community you have access to information, support from fellow expats, and the knowledge that new friends are waiting in your new home. We wish you well on your adventure in Bologna.