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Singles in Bologna

Members from Bologna and towns within 50 km who make their profile public will appear here.

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A few facts about Bologna

  • With about 390,000 people, Bologna is one of the ten biggest cities in Italy.
  • It's the largest place in Emilia-Romagna.
  • It's about 305 km to Rome, the country's largest city.
  • Close by: Imola (33 km), Modena (37 km) and Sassuolo (44 km).

First-date ideas for Bologna

Ask the other person to pick their favourite café in Bologna. It tells you something about them, and they will feel at ease on familiar ground.

Staying safe

  • Meet in busy public places and tell a friend where you are going.
  • Never send money to people you met online.
  • Report and block anyone who makes you uncomfortable.

Dating in Bologna: questions and answers

How far around Bologna can I search?

More than 1.4 million people live within 50 km of Bologna, in 58 towns and cities including Modena, Ferrara and Carpi. You set the distance yourself in the filters, from 10 km up to 500 km — or choose “Any distance”.

Is online dating in Bologna free on YADate?

Yes, completely. Nothing on YADate is paid, in Bologna or anywhere else: you can browse, like, write first and send voice messages or gifts without a subscription or credits. The only limits are daily caps against spam, such as 40 new conversations a day.

Are the profiles near Bologna real?

YADate never creates fake profiles or writes on behalf of people who don't exist. A moderator checks every photo before it appears, every member confirms an email address, and any profile can be reported. If someone asks for money or rushes you onto another app, report them — a moderator will look into it.

Can I date someone from outside Bologna?

Yes. In the filters you can search around any other city, in Italy or abroad.

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