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Piazza Maggiore – Basilica of San Petronio loop from Lazzaretto

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Piazza Maggiore – Basilica of San Petronio loop from Lazzaretto

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4.3

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Piazza Maggiore – Basilica of San Petronio loop from Lazzaretto

03:20

12.9km

70m

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: March 21, 2026

Tips

Temporary access restrictions

Includes segments with temporary access restrictions.

After 4.37 km for 350 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 4.79 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 7.39 km for 247 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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3.31 km

Archaeological Site

4.17 km

Via dell'Indipendenza

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pedestrian zone

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4.40 km

The Two Towers of Bologna

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Unfortunately, fenced in

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4.76 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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5.23 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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5.34 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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5.37 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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5.48 km

Mercato di Mezzo

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

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5.80 km

The Basilica of Santo Stefano is known as the complex of the "Seven Churches". The bishop of the city San Petronio, in the fifth century, had it built to leave a tangible sign of the passion of Christ.

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12.9 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

6.46 km

2.57 km

1.66 km

1.49 km

737 m

Surfaces

10.9 km

1.85 km

184 m

Elevation

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Thursday 28 May

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Piazza Maggiore – Basilica of San Petronio loop from Lazzaretto

Via dell'Indipendenza

The Two Towers of Bologna

Asinelli and Garisenda Towers

Piazza Maggiore

Piazza Maggiore and the Neptune Fountain, Bologna

Basilica of San Petronio

Mercato di Mezzo

Santo Stefano Square

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