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Piazza Maggiore – Shrine of Our Lady of St. Luke loop from Bologna Fiere

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Italy

Emilia-Romagna

Bologna

Piazza Maggiore – Shrine of Our Lady of St. Luke loop from Bologna Fiere

Moderate

4.8

(14)

3,162

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Piazza Maggiore – Shrine of Our Lady of St. Luke loop from Bologna Fiere

01:58

28.9km

340m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 12, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

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After 28.6 km for 257 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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4.07 km

Archaeological Site

5.49 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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8.43 km

Asinelli and Garisenda Towers

Highlight • Monument

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

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9.64 km

Bologna's Porticoes

Highlight • Monument

Through the city, arcades stretch along the streets. In part, they are beautifully designed.

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11.0 km

Saragozza Gate

Highlight • Monument

Surviving gate of the city walls, built in the 13th century and restored in the 19th century, with museum.

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12.5 km

Meloncello Arch

Highlight • Monument

The Arco del Meloncello (pordgh dèl Mlunzèl in Bologna) is an 18th century Rococo structure in Bologna, which forms a pedestrian portico on the street (hence an arch). It is …

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14.5 km

Shrine of Our Lady of St. Luke

Highlight • Religious Site

The Sanctuary of the Madonna di San Luca is a wonderful place in all seasons. It offers a 360 ° view of the surrounding landscape, which extends from the Alps …

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14.8 km

View of the Sanctuary of San Luca

Highlight • Viewpoint

Once you reach the sanctuary of San Luca from the classic and more difficult side, the one with the famous Curva delle Orfanelle that begins under the Arco del Meloncello, …

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14.9 km

Sanctuary of the Madonna di San Luca

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Something to do when you're in the area, it's a change from the city.

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28.9 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

15.7 km

10.2 km

1.87 km

500 m

414 m

109 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

22.6 km

5.18 km

934 m

115 m

Elevation

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Highest point (260 m)

Lowest point (40 m)

Weather

Saturday 23 May

30°C

16°C

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Piazza Maggiore – Shrine of Our Lady of St. Luke loop from Bologna Fiere

Piazza Maggiore

Asinelli and Garisenda Towers

Bologna's Porticoes

Saragozza Gate

Meloncello Arch

Shrine of Our Lady of St. Luke

View of the Sanctuary of San Luca

Sanctuary of the Madonna di San Luca

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