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

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Italy

Emilia-Romagna

Bologna

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

Moderate

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

02:58

11.6km

30m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily walkable paths. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: September 16, 2026

Tips

Temporary access restrictions

Includes segments with temporary access restrictions.

After 5.04 km for 123 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 6.05 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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4.96 km

The Two Towers (Asinelli and Garisenda)

Highlight • Monument

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

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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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5.39 km

Palazzo d'Accursio (Bologna City Hall)

Highlight • Historical Site

The Palazzo D’Accursio or Comunale, located in the center of Bologna in Piazza Maggiore, is one of the most important buildings in Bologna, which has been the seat of the …

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5.50 km

Clock Tower

Highlight • Monument

Place of historical, cultural and architectural interest

Piazza Maggiore, 6, 40124 Bologna BO
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5.54 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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5.78 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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5.88 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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6.30 km