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Basilica of San Petronio – Piazza Maggiore loop from Bologna

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Emilia-Romagna

Bologna

Basilica of San Petronio – Piazza Maggiore loop from Bologna

Easy

4.4

(16)

363

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Basilica of San Petronio – Piazza Maggiore loop from Bologna

01:21

5.27km

20m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: June 24, 2026

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Temporary access restrictions

Includes segments with temporary access restrictions.

After 560 m for 110 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 2.36 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)

After 4.60 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

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Bus stop

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364 m

Via dell'Indipendenza

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pedestrian zone

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478 m

Cathedral of St. Peter, Bologna

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Many mistakenly believe that the Cathedral of Bologna is the nearby San Petronio. In reality, San Petronio is a simple basilica. The real cathedral of the …

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1.49 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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1.53 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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2.12 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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2.60 km

Asinelli and Garisenda Towers

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

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3.68 km

Piazza San Domenico and Basilica di San Domenico

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There are two tombs on pillars in this quiet square.

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4.71 km

The Two Towers of Bologna

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Unfortunately, fenced in

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5.27 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

2.80 km

1.13 km

553 m

531 m

247 m

Surfaces

4.77 km

339 m

150 m

Elevation

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Weather

Thursday 2 July

32°C

21°C

12 %

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Max wind speed: 11.0 km/h

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Comments

June 1, 2025,🇮🇹Bologna

Today Bologna was on the program. So up early again to be in Bologna on time for the guide. We never take a guide and do our own walk. But some people wanted to do this so you have to be on time. In the beginning it was quite hectic because the road was broken up, but eventually we were …

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Basilica of San Petronio – Piazza Maggiore loop from Bologna

Via dell'Indipendenza

Cathedral of St. Peter, Bologna

Basilica of San Petronio

Piazza Maggiore and the Neptune Fountain, Bologna

Piazza Maggiore

Asinelli and Garisenda Towers

Piazza San Domenico and Basilica di San Domenico

The Two Towers of Bologna

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