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Basilica of San Petronio – Meloncello Arch loop from Bologna

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Bologna

Basilica of San Petronio – Meloncello Arch loop from Bologna

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Basilica of San Petronio – Meloncello Arch loop from Bologna

02:30

9.33km

110m

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: August 15, 2026

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Bus stop

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698 m

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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806 m

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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2.15 km

Saragozza Gate

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

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3.13 km

Portico di San Luca: From Porta Saragozza to Sanctuary of San Luca

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The longest porticoed path in Italy, a pilgrimage to San Luca that is an absolute must

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3.67 km

Meloncello Arch

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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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4.02 km

View of Stadio Renato Dall'Ara

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Hello Dimi, I have a picture with nice weather.

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8.43 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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8.54 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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9.33 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.67 km

1.82 km

939 m

776 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

8.54 km

403 m

337 m

Elevation

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Saturday 29 August

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Comments

June 18, 2025,Tag 1 Bologne

First, I took the train from San Marino to Bologna in the morning.

I went hiking in Bologna.

The long walk through the arcades to the Basilica of San Luca was impressive. Great view over the city!

My approximately two-week vacation begins.

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April 28, 2024,Basilica di San Luca

Beautiful walk from Bologna city centre to the Basilica di San Luca

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March 2, 2025,From the Santiario of San Luca to Bologna central station

You can do this as an out-and-back from Bologna (recommend to start in Piazza Maggiore) even in bad weather as most of the hike all the way up to the sanctuary is in an open covered gallery/walkway... you could also take a train out to Casechio di Reno and hike up the hill (proper footwear !) and then down to …

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Basilica of San Petronio – Meloncello Arch loop from Bologna

Mercato di Mezzo

Basilica of San Petronio

Saragozza Gate

Portico di San Luca: From Porta Saragozza to Sanctuary of San Luca

Meloncello Arch

View of Stadio Renato Dall'Ara

Piazza Maggiore

Piazza Maggiore and the Neptune Fountain, Bologna

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