Bologna was the capital of Italian street art until the city buffed Blu’s famous murals in 2016. The scene has evolved but still thrives.
Plan this experience →The Blu story: Blu, one of the world’s most important street artists, is from Bologna. In 2016, an unauthorized exhibition planned to peel his murals off walls and display them in a gallery. Blu responded by painting over ALL his own works in Bologna. A cultural earthquake. Some new works have since appeared. What remains: university zone (Via Zamboni) has constant student-political murals. The ex-military area at XM24 (now demolished) was legendary. Active zones: Bolognina neighborhood, Via Stalingrado industrial area, the railway underpass galleries. Tours: Totally Lost (€20–35), Bologna Street Art walking tours on Airbnb (€15–30).