An itinerary designed for those who already know the historic center and wish to explore a less touristy Bologna, full of places capable of surprising. Here, art is not only found in museums but also hidden in the streets, underground, in quiet panoramas, and in spots that tell the city in a different way. The journey begins with MAMbo, the Museum of Modern Art of Bologna, a point of reference for contemporary art in the city. Its collections tell the creative evolution of the 20th century, between avant-garde and experimentation. Not far away, the Museum for the Memory of Ustica offers a completely different experience: an immersive, intense installation that transforms a painful historical event into a place of collective reflection. Lovers of ancient art can expand the tour to the Archaeological Museum, with its rich Etruscan and Egyptian section, and the National Art Gallery, showcasing masterpieces by Emilian artists from the 14th to the 18th century. Completing the journey is the Complex of Santa Maria della Vita, home to the famous Lamentation over the Dead Christ by Niccolò dell’Arca: one of the most dramatic and moving works of the Italian Renaissance. From sculpted depth to urban depth: in the Sala Borsa, in the heart of the city, visitors can see the remains of the ancient Roman walls through a glass floor, witnessing the origins of Bologna, once called Felsina. Still in the center, it’s worth a detour to the recently reopened Cinema Modernissimo, a Liberty-style underground cinema that tells another kind of story — that of film, blending modernity, memory, architectural beauty, and cultural life. And finally, the famous window on Via Piella cannot be missed: a small glimpse into Bologna’s past of waterways and trade, where the hidden Canal delle Moline unexpectedly reveals itself. A tiny detail, yet capable of telling an entire secret Bologna. To close, step outdoors, but still off the beaten path. A walk to San Michele in Bosco, on the city’s first hills, offers silence and one of the most striking views over Bologna, with a perfect alignment to the Torre degli Asinelli.