Bologna Trip Overview
Welcome to the magical city of Bologna! On this 2-hour walking tour, you will get to experience the architectural wonders of the city, which offers every style, from Gothic, to Baroque, to Renaissance to Classical. Our tour begins at the Archiginnasio Palace, which serves as the main office building for the oldest university in the world – University of Bologna. After, we will walk to Piazza Maggiore, where the Basilica of San Petronio is located.
Following this, we will head to Piazza del Nettuno, which is formed by three administrative buildings placed together. Next, we will see Palazzo del Podestà, which has become the Bargello Museum. Thirdly and lastly, we will explore Captain of the People’s palace.
After, we will see two different towers: the Asinelli tower and the Garisenda Tower. The first offers a panoramic view of the city, but not before climbing more than 400 steps. To conclude your tour, we will explore the area of Quadrilatero, which is home to markets and shops.
Additional Info
Duration: 2 hours
Starts: Bologna, Italy
Trip Category: Cultural & Theme Tours >> Cultural Tours
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What to Expect When Visiting Bologna, Emilia-Romagna, Italy
Welcome to the magical city of Bologna! On this 2-hour walking tour, you will get to experience the architectural wonders of the city, which offers every style, from Gothic, to Baroque, to Renaissance to Classical. Our tour begins at the Archiginnasio Palace, which serves as the main office building for the oldest university in the world – University of Bologna. After, we will walk to Piazza Maggiore, where the Basilica of San Petronio is located.
Following this, we will head to Piazza del Nettuno, which is formed by three administrative buildings placed together. Next, we will see Palazzo del Podestà, which has become the Bargello Museum. Thirdly and lastly, we will explore Captain of the People’s palace.
After, we will see two different towers: the Asinelli tower and the Garisenda Tower. The first offers a panoramic view of the city, but not before climbing more than 400 steps. To conclude your tour, we will explore the area of Quadrilatero, which is home to markets and shops.
Itinerary
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Pass By: Archiginnasio di Bologna, Piazza Galvani 1, 40124, Bologna Italy
Palazzo dell’Archiginnasio
Stop At: Piazza Maggiore, 40121, Bologna Italy
Piazza maggiore
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Neptune square, Piazza del Nettuno, Bologna BO, Italy
Piazza del Nettuno
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Le Due Torri Torre degli Asinell, Piazza di Porta Ravegnana, 40126, Bologna Italy
Torre degli Asinelli
Duration: 15 minutes
