Meloncello Arch – Piazza Maggiore loop from Bologna Centrale

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Italy

Emilia-Romagna

Bologna

Meloncello Arch – Piazza Maggiore loop from Bologna Centrale

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Meloncello Arch – Piazza Maggiore loop from Bologna Centrale

03:17

12.0km

190m

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: September 26, 2026

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Temporary access restrictions

Includes segments with temporary access restrictions.

After 10.3 km for 143 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

Train Station

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365 m

Archaeological Site

2.07 km

Basilica of Saint Francis (Piazza Malpighi, Bologna)

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church of s.Francesco and Madonna of piazza Malpighi

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3.03 km

Saragozza Gate

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Dating back to the 13th century, Porta Saragozza remained a rather secondary and unused passage until 1674, when the long portico leading from Via Saragozza to the Sanctuary of the …

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4.01 km

Portico di San Luca: From Porta Saragozza to Sanctuary of San Luca

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The longest porticoed path in Italy, a pilgrimage to San Luca that is an absolute must

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4.54 km

Meloncello Arch

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The Arco del Meloncello (pordgh dèl Mlunzèl in Bologna) is an 18th century Rococo structure in Bologna, which forms a pedestrian portico on the street (hence an arch). It is …

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5.87 km

Viewpoint

10.0 km

Piazza Maggiore

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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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10.1 km

Basilica of San Petronio

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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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10.2 km

Piazza Maggiore and the Neptune Fountain, Bologna

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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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10.4 km

The Two Towers of Bologna

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Unfortunately, fenced in

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12.0 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

6.84 km

2.38 km

1.18 km

1.11 km

451 m

Surfaces

9.91 km

1.71 km

356 m

Elevation

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Weather

Wednesday 14 October

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Comments

June 18, 2025,Tag 1 Bologne

First, I took the train from San Marino to Bologna in the morning.

I went hiking in Bologna.

The long walk through the arcades to the Basilica of San Luca was impressive. Great view over the city!

My approximately two-week vacation begins.

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June 25, 2022,Bologna und die Arkaden Portici per San Luca

It turned out a little longer than planned. But through the arcades, you can also go up in the sun.

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March 2, 2025,From the Santiario of San Luca to Bologna central station

You can do this as an out-and-back from Bologna (recommend to start in Piazza Maggiore) even in bad weather as most of the hike all the way up to the sanctuary is in an open covered gallery/walkway... you could also take a train out to Casechio di Reno and hike up the hill (proper footwear !) and then down to …

April 5, 2024,Train Basilica di San Luca

The drive up to the Basilica San Luca (at just under 300m) and back down is very varied; narrow alleys. Wide streets, several city gates. Above all: the longest arcaded street in the world with 666 arched gates and the longest covered arcade from the city to the pilgrimage basilica, at 4.8km!!!
The records are one thing. But the best …

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