Piazza Maggiore – Asinelli and Garisenda Towers loop from Lazzaretto

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Emilia-Romagna

Bologna

Piazza Maggiore – Asinelli and Garisenda Towers loop from Lazzaretto

Moderate

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Piazza Maggiore – Asinelli and Garisenda Towers loop from Lazzaretto

04:24

17.1km

70m

Hiking

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

Last updated: October 8, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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8.75 km

The Two Towers of Bologna

Highlight • Monument

Unfortunately, fenced in

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8.91 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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9.48 km

Historic Center of Bologna

Highlight • Historical Site

9.66 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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9.88 km

Asinelli Tower

Highlight • Monument

9.99 km

Asinelli and Garisenda Towers

Highlight • Monument

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

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10.1 km

The Two Towers (Asinelli and Garisenda)

Highlight • Monument

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

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13.2 km

Basilica of Saint Francis (Piazza Malpighi, Bologna)

Highlight • Religious Site

church of s.Francesco and Madonna of piazza Malpighi

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17.1 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

14.4 km

1.65 km

590 m

431 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

14.0 km

2.59 km

563 m

Elevation

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Piazza Maggiore – Asinelli and Garisenda Towers loop from Lazzaretto

The Two Towers of Bologna

Piazza Maggiore

Historic Center of Bologna

Mercato di Mezzo

Asinelli Tower

Asinelli and Garisenda Towers

The Two Towers (Asinelli and Garisenda)

Basilica of Saint Francis (Piazza Malpighi, Bologna)

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