The Two Towers of Bologna – Basilica of San Petronio loop from University of Bologna
The Two Towers of Bologna – Basilica of San Petronio loop from University of Bologna
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The Two Towers of Bologna – Basilica of San Petronio loop from University of Bologna
01:51
7.15km
40m
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: August 17, 2026
Tips
Temporary access restrictions
Includes segments with temporary access restrictions.
After 2.85 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)
After 4.25 km 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)
Waypoints
Start point
Bus stop
1.76 km
Archaeological Site
Archaeological Site
2.27 km
Equestrian Statue of Giuseppe Garibaldi
Highlight • Monument
Garibaldi was an Italian national hero who played a key role in the unification of Italy in 1861.
The monument was inaugurated on June 2, 1900.
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2.27 km
Arena del Sole Theater
Highlight • Monument
The inscription above the entrance, “LUOGO DATO AGLI SPETTACOLI DIURNI,” means “Place of Daytime Performances.”
Originally, the theater was the cloister of a monastery destroyed under Napoleon. It …
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2.32 km
Monument to Giuseppe Garibaldi
Highlight • Monument
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2.39 km
Independence Street
Highlight • Historical Site
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2.88 km
The Two Towers of Bologna
Highlight • Monument
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3.12 km
Piazza Maggiore and the Neptune Fountain, Bologna
Highlight • Historical Site
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3.16 km
Basilica of San Petronio
Highlight • Religious Site
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4.96 km
Teatro Arena del Sole and Monument to Ugo Bassi
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The theatre was opened in 1810 as an open-air theatre. It was built on the site of a 16th-century …
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7.15 km
End point
Bus stop
Way Types & Surfaces
Way Types
3.22 km
1.52 km
1.04 km
723 m
644 m
Surfaces
5.45 km
1.67 km
< 100 m
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