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Bibs for little ones, T-shirts, pouches and fabric shopper bags printed with graphics celebrating Bologna. A playful way for visitors and locals alike to wear a bit of the city every day.
Bologna · Shopping · Since 1894
La Felsinea, Bologna
A small shop beneath Bologna's Two Towers offering original souvenirs, gifts and games inspired by the city.
Photo © La Felsinea
- WhereVia Rizzoli 38A few steps from the Two Towers
- ShoppingSouvenir and gift shopSouvenirs, gifts, ceramics, games, textiles
- Contact+39 051 234930Official website ↗
Why go
About La Felsinea
La Felsinea is a small gift and souvenir shop on Via Rizzoli in Bologna's historic centre, near the Two Towers. It grew out of the Cartoleria Felsinea, a stationery shop founded in 1894 and run by the Regazzi family for three generations. Three friends took it over and gave it a new life while keeping the character of the old shop.
Today the shop selects objects that tell the city's story through design, irony and tradition: ceramics, textiles, jewellery, board games, prints, cards and kitchen items. Some come from Bologna makers, including games and creations by Boh! Edizioni, while others are chosen with care. The shop is small, and visitors are invited to browse slowly.
Main services
What La Felsinea offers
Services from the official website.
Oggetti per la Cucina
Kitchen items
Tea towels, oven mitts, pot holders and other kitchen accessories decorated with illustrations of Bologna's symbols and flavours. Practical pieces with character for anyone who wants an Emilian touch in their own home.
Gadget & Souvenir
Gadgets and souvenirs
Magnets, bookmarks and stationery items that turn the towers, tortellini and other city symbols into small keepsakes. Suited to visitors wanting something distinctive and to locals looking for a modest gift.
Giochi a tema Bologna
Bologna-themed games
Board games such as Monopoly Bologna edition and Bolognando, puzzles showing the city's landmarks, and briscola cards with Bolognese symbols. Aimed at game lovers, families and friends who enjoy a local theme.
Monili e bijou
Jewellery and costume jewellery
Handmade earrings and necklaces inspired by Bologna and its streets, made with care to add a distinctive touch. Meant for people who want to carry a small detail of the city with them.
Ceramica
Ceramics
Handcrafted ceramics including ex-voto hearts, decorative dishes, trinket bowls, cups and plates inspired by the city's icons and traditional cooking. Suited to gift buyers who appreciate unique handmade pieces for the home.
Photo © La Felsinea
Gallery
Inside La Felsinea
Photo © La Felsinea
Photo © La Felsinea
Photo © La Felsinea
Photo © La Felsinea
Practical information
La Felsinea: address, opening hours and contacts
Address
Via Rizzoli 38, 40125 Bologna
Phone+39 051 234930
- Contacts
- Contact the business directly by phone, WhatsApp, email or its website. Holiplanet does not take bookings or payments for it.
Getting there
How to get to La Felsinea
From Piazza Maggiore
On foot: 260 m, about 4 min walk.
From Bologna Centrale station
On foot: 1.1 km, about 18 min. By taxi: from the official rank at the station, metered fare (CoTaBo +39 051 372727 · CAT +39 051 4590).
From Bologna Airport
Marconi Express monorail to Bologna Centrale in under 8 minutes (single €12.80), then about 18 min on foot. Or a taxi from the airport rank, metered fare.
By car
The historic centre is a camera-controlled limited-traffic zone (ZTL): park outside it, and walk.
Straight-line distances from OpenStreetMap data (© OpenStreetMap contributors); walking times are approximate. Marconi Express time and fare from the operator.
Around the shop
Near La Felsinea: sights, restaurants and hotels
City Guide · Things to do
Sights near La Felsinea
Bologna landmarks with their own Holiplanet page, nearest first.
60 m from the shop
Monument
The Two Towers
The skyline's twin emblems, one leaning, both under watchful care
150 m from the shop
Market
The Quadrilatero market lanes
Medieval guild lanes still selling Bologna's best food
260 m from the shop
Square
Piazza Maggiore & the Neptune Fountain
Bologna's living room, watched over by Giambologna's bronze Neptune
300 m from the shop
Monument
Palazzo d’Accursio & the Clock Tower
Bologna's town hall, with frescoed halls and a clock tower
310 m from the shop
Basilica
Basilica of San Petronio
Bologna’s great Gothic church, with Cassini’s meridian line
330 m from the shop
Church
Santo Stefano, the “Seven Churches”
Seven sacred spaces in one, Bologna's little Jerusalem
370 m from the shop
Library
Salaborsa and its glass floor
Walk on glass over Villanovan huts and Roman Bononia
400 m from the shop
Museum
Lucio Dalla’s House
Guided tours inside Lucio Dalla's home on Via D'Azeglio
470 m from the shop
Viewpoint
The Finestrella of Via Piella
A little window onto Bologna's hidden canal
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All things to do
On the Bologna map
City Guide · Where to eat
Restaurants near La Felsinea
Bologna restaurants with their own Holiplanet page, nearest first.
160 m from the shop
Wine bar / osteria
Osteria del Sole
Wine osteria since 1465: bring your own food
300 m from the shop
Traditional restaurant
Da Nello al Montegrappa
Handmade tortellini and tagliatelle in Bologna since 1948
460 m from the shop
Bolognese trattoria
Trattoria dal Biassanot
Pasta rolled by hand and grilled meats on Via Piella
500 m from the shop
Bolognese trattoria
Trattoria Nonna Gigia
Handmade pasta, cotoletta and grilled meats off Via dell’Indipendenza
540 m from the shop
Bolognese restaurant
Da Cesari
Family-run since 1955 near Piazza Maggiore: tortellini in broth
560 m from the shop
Emilian restaurant
Caminetto d'Oro
Family recipes and handmade pasta since 1980
690 m from the shop
Seasonal restaurant
Ahimè
Vegetable-led farm-to-table menu with house-made bread
780 m from the shop
Chef's restaurant
Scacco Matto
Mario Ferrara's Lucanian-rooted cooking in a 1600s convent
★Holiplanet Favourite
Historic restaurant
Ristorante Diana
Tortellini in brodo and lasagne verdi since 1909
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All restaurants
On the Bologna map
City Guide · Where to stay
Hotels near La Felsinea
Hotels, B&Bs and apartments with their own Holiplanet page, nearest first.
30 m from the shop
Family hotel
Albergo Garisenda
Small family-run hotel by the Two Towers with a panoramic terrace
120 m from the shop
Hotel
Albergo delle Drapperie
Romantic 3-star hotel in the ancient Quadrilatero
210 m from the shop
Unique stay
Torre Prendiparte
Sleep inside a 12th-century tower, sixty metres above Bologna
340 m from the shop
Hotel
Art Hotel Orologio
Family-run hotel in the pedestrian heart by Piazza Maggiore
360 m from the shop
Boutique hotel
Art Hotel Commercianti
12th-century building facing San Petronio's Gothic windows
360 m from the shop
Hotel
Hotel Roma
Welcoming guests 50 metres from Piazza Maggiore since 1875
370 m from the shop
Hotel
Hotel University Bologna
Homely 3-star near the university district and the main sights
400 m from the shop
Boutique hotel
Phi Hotel Bologna
Romantic hotel born as a 14th-century tavern
470 m from the shop
Boutique hotel
Hotel Brun
22 modern rooms in the historic centre, opened in 2023
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All hotels
On the Bologna map
City Guide · Experiences
Tours and experiences
Tours, classes and guided walks with their own Holiplanet page.
240 m from the shop
City walking tours
Guide d'Arte
Licensed guides' cooperative for Bologna city and themed tours
880 m from the shop
Bike tours
Walk 'n Ride by BikeinBO
Guided bike and walking tours plus bike rental
25.3 km from the shop
Car museum / factory tour
Museo Automobili Lamborghini (MUDETEC) and Factory Tour
Lamborghini museum and production line tour in Sant'Agata Bolognese
41.5 km from the shop
Balsamic vinegar tour
Acetaia Giusti
Free guided tour of the Giusti family museum and ageing rooms in Modena
Food valley tour
Italian Days
Parmigiano, balsamic and prosciutto producers in one day
Cooking class
Taste Bologna
Hands-on pasta class, small groups, near Piazza Maggiore
Balsamic vinegar producer visit
Acetaia Pedroni
Family acetaia in Nonantola (Modena): balsamic tour and tasting, €8
Food market tour
Delicious Bologna
Walking food tour through the Quadrilatero market and centre
For kids & families
Genus Bononiae
Weekend museum workshops for children at Palazzo Fava
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All experiences
On the Bologna map
Straight-line distances from OpenStreetMap data (© OpenStreetMap contributors).
Questions
La Felsinea: frequently asked questions
Are the products original or the usual souvenirs?
The shop says it looks for the opposite of ordinary items: objects with an idea behind them, often ironic or affectionate, always linked to Bologna.
Does the shop sell only souvenirs?
No. Besides souvenirs there are games, design objects, illustrations and gift ideas.
Are the products made in Bologna?
Many are, while others are carefully selected. Each item is meant to have a genuine link with the city.
Can I find a last-minute gift?
Yes. The shop says this is one of the reasons it exists, and staff will help you choose.
Do you sell online?
Not at the moment. The shop says the best way to discover it is to visit in person.
Where is the shop?
At Via Rizzoli 38, in Bologna's historic centre, close to the Two Towers and Piazza Maggiore.