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Basilica of San Petronio – Piazza Maggiore loop from San Lazzaro di Savena

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Emilia-Romagna

Bologna

Basilica of San Petronio – Piazza Maggiore loop from San Lazzaro di Savena

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Basilica of San Petronio – Piazza Maggiore loop from San Lazzaro di Savena

03:06

11.9km

40m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: June 24, 2026

Tips

Temporary access restrictions

Includes segments with temporary access restrictions.

After 5.24 km for 357 m

Open: • Saturday: 8:00 AM-12:00 AM • Sunday: 12:00 AM-10:00 PM • Public holidays: 8:00 AM-10:00 PM (otherwise closed)

After 6.58 km for 207 m

Open: • Saturday: 8:00 AM-12:00 AM • Sunday: 12:00 AM-10:00 PM • Public holidays: 8:00 AM-10:00 PM (otherwise closed)

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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5.16 km

The Two Towers (Asinelli and Garisenda)

Highlight • Monument

The passage is dangerous because the tower(s) are in ruins.

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5.47 km

The Two Towers of Bologna

Highlight • Monument

Unfortunately, fenced in

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5.75 km

Basilica of San Petronio

Highlight • Religious Site

The basilica of San Petronio (Baṡéllica and San Ptròni in Bolognese) is the largest church in Bologna: it dominates the Piazza Maggiore opposite and, despite being largely unfinished, is one …

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5.86 km

Mercato di Mezzo

Highlight • Structure

A lively covered food market with pasta, meat, cheese, pizza and drinks and seating at the tables.

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6.16 km

Piazza Maggiore and the Neptune Fountain, Bologna

Highlight • Historical Site

Neptune's Secret: Legend has it that Cardinal Borromeo asked the sculptor to reduce Neptune's penis due to strict religious principles.

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6.31 km

Clock Tower

Highlight • Monument

Place of historical, cultural and architectural interest

Piazza Maggiore, 6, 40124 Bologna BO
app.bolognawelcome.com/it/experiences/300685/Visita-alla-Torre-dell-Orologio-e-alle-Collezioni-Comunali-d-Arte
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6.35 km

Piazza Maggiore

Highlight • Historical Site

Piazza Maggiore, also known as Piazza Grande thanks to the famous song by Lucio Dalla, is the main square of the city of Bologna.
The square is framed by buildings …

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6.82 km

Asinelli and Garisenda Towers

Highlight • Monument

Every street in Bologna is rich in history, culture and..... Excellent gastronomy!!!

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11.9 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.57 km

4.06 km

1.98 km

851 m

211 m

155 m

Surfaces

7.51 km

3.46 km

850 m

Elevation

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Weather

Tuesday 21 July

29°C

18°C

25 %

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Max wind speed: 13.0 km/h

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Basilica of San Petronio – Piazza Maggiore loop from San Lazzaro di Savena

The Two Towers (Asinelli and Garisenda)

The Two Towers of Bologna

Basilica of San Petronio

Mercato di Mezzo

Piazza Maggiore and the Neptune Fountain, Bologna

Clock Tower

Piazza Maggiore

Asinelli and Garisenda Towers

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