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Top Historical landmarks in Bologna, Italy
Top Rated Historical landmarks in Bologna
Top Reviewed Historical landmarks in Bologna
Porta Maggiore
Porta Saragozza
Porta Santo Stefano
Porta Magna della Basilica di San Petronio
Palazzo del Carrobbio
Torre Guidozagni
Tower of Oseletti
Torre Toschi
Palazzo Re Enzo
Torresotto di Porta Govese
Salara
Palazzo Ruini
Reviews
This church has a very large meridian line designed by a famous astronomer, Cassini. Free to enter.
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Gate at end of the Devotional Portico that leads up to San Luca Basilica.
Beautiful historical site! Start your climb to S Luca from here and stop for some ice cream underneath the loggiato!
Beautiful monument. Very peaceful inside. Must visit when ur in Bologna
Imposing architecture, surrounded by green space - but noisy and polluting traffic all around it
Basilica stupenda ma le donne minimamente scoperte (bastano dei normali pantaloncini) non possono entrare, gli uomini si. Il peccato si può comodamente compensare con l'acquisto di un pudico copri-vergogne direttamente e rigorosamente in nero all'ingresso della Basilica.
Sehr schöne Kirche, bei Frauen muss man sich dort vor dem Eintritt eine entsprechende Verhüllung der nackten Schultern oder Beine nehmen (bei rund 38 Grad die auch in der Kirch sind).
Vor allem spannend, der Mix in den unterschiedlichen Stilrichtungen. Ist den Besuch jedes Mal wert.
Vor allem spannend, der Mix in den unterschiedlichen Stilrichtungen. Ist den Besuch jedes Mal wert.
Palazzo Re Enzo is located in the historic center of Bologna. The palace was named after the son of Frederick II. He was a prisoner here from 1249 until his death in 1272. The palace is currently used for cultural events.
What a beautiful place to be.
Great!?
Il serraglio di Porta Govese, conosciuto oggi come torresotto di porta Piella o di porta Govese, uno dei 4 torresotti ancora esistenti a Bologna, residua parte dei 18 che nel Duecento definiscono la seconda cerchia di mura di Bologna, detta del Mille.
Pretty arch, it is the start of 3,5 km portico that leads to Sanctuary of the Madonna di San Luca.
Bazylika znajduje się na placu "Pizza Maggiore" który jest must have tego miasta. Nie wyobrażam sobie nie być w tym miejscu. Sama bazylika robi duże wrażenie a jej położenie i wszystko co jest dookoła na pewno dodaje jej uroku. Bardzo polecam!
Porta Saragozza is a historic gate in Bologna, Italy. It was built in the 14th century and is the most important gate of the city. The gate is located at the end of a long porticoed road, which is a very popular tourist destination. Visitors can take a relaxing walk along the porticoed road and enjoy the beautiful scenery.
Porta Saragozza is a true masterpiece of medieval architecture that combines elegance, strength and simplicity. It is one of the city’s most iconic landmarks and a must-visit attraction for anyone interested in history and culture. Surrounding the gate, visitors can find various restaurants, bars and shops which provide a great opportunity to taste some of the local food and drinks.
"Porta Saragozza is a magnificent medieval gate that is the perfect place to soak up Bologna's history and culture. The long porticoed road is a great place to take a relaxing stroll and the surrounding area offers plenty of dining and shopping options." 🫶🏻😍
Porta Saragozza is a true masterpiece of medieval architecture that combines elegance, strength and simplicity. It is one of the city’s most iconic landmarks and a must-visit attraction for anyone interested in history and culture. Surrounding the gate, visitors can find various restaurants, bars and shops which provide a great opportunity to taste some of the local food and drinks.
"Porta Saragozza is a magnificent medieval gate that is the perfect place to soak up Bologna's history and culture. The long porticoed road is a great place to take a relaxing stroll and the surrounding area offers plenty of dining and shopping options." 🫶🏻😍
Scoccio bellissimo del bolognese, da visitare assolutamente
Ein sehr schöner Ort. Am Abend spielten junge Leute mit Blechinstrumenten auf eine besondere Art. Dadurch kamen wir in die Versuchung in das Gebäude hinein zu gehen. Gleichzeitig fand ein alternativer Markt mit regionalen Produkten. wie Taschen, Schmuck und Kleidung statt. Viele Treppen und viel zu sehen.
Bellissimo palazzo nelle vicinanze delle torri. Consiglio di visitare assolutamente.
It was great landmark to help me find my way around when I was walking
…durante il mio tour a piedi con la guida a Bologna…ho visto anche questa Torre Guidozagni!!…decisamente più bassa rispetto alle altre!!…ma è comunque una delle Torri ancora esistente nel centro storico di Bologna!!…infatti è alta solamente venti metri!!…si dice che per lo scarso spessore dei muri di base…sia stata una casa-torre!!…praticamente adibita ad abitazione!!…si dice che la famiglia dei Guidozagni…possedevano anche altre Torri!!…una anche vicino a quella degli Asinelli…ma fu distrutta per fare posto a altre costruzioni!!…è rimasta solamente questa!!…merita sicuramente uno sguardo!!…
As with all things in Bogata, it's hard not to love the design of the arches. Ensure that you take a camera to take some pictures
Es lohnt sich wirklich nicht.
Man muss es nicht wirklich gesehen haben.
Es sind drei leere Räume zu sehen was wirklich schade ist.
Die Räume sind auch nicht wirklich Atemberaubend.
Der Eintritt ist nicht gerechtfertigt wenn der Eintritt nicht so hoch wäre ist es ja noch okay. Für paar gute Fotos hat es zum Glück gereicht.
Die Tickets sind im Tourismusbüro erhälltlich oder man bucht sie selbstständig online.
Man könnte es auch vor Ort das Ticket verkaufen gerade für ältere Menschen ist es so echt kompliziert.
Man muss es nicht wirklich gesehen haben.
Es sind drei leere Räume zu sehen was wirklich schade ist.
Die Räume sind auch nicht wirklich Atemberaubend.
Der Eintritt ist nicht gerechtfertigt wenn der Eintritt nicht so hoch wäre ist es ja noch okay. Für paar gute Fotos hat es zum Glück gereicht.
Die Tickets sind im Tourismusbüro erhälltlich oder man bucht sie selbstständig online.
Man könnte es auch vor Ort das Ticket verkaufen gerade für ältere Menschen ist es so echt kompliziert.
Italy is known for having amazing churches every where. These is one of them. Worth visiting
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I was living here for a week whilst at school here.
Nice area of Bologna, glad I found out about it. From here, via San Stefano takes you all the way to the center. My favourite bar is here! Will be back!
Nice area of Bologna, glad I found out about it. From here, via San Stefano takes you all the way to the center. My favourite bar is here! Will be back!
Porta Maggiore stands at the eastern end of the historic center, along the Via Emilia in the direction of San Lazzaro , at the point where it changes its name from Strada Maggiore to Via Mazzini, at the intersection with the current viali di Circonvallazione . Built for the first time in the second half of the 13th century , made of brick , for centuries it was the main gate of Bologna.
Amazing old palace.
Facciata imponente e colossale della chiesa di San Petronio a Bologna. Si trova in una delle piazze più simboliche del capoluogo emiliano, Piazza Maggiore. È facilmente raggiungibile tramite autobus. Si può facilmente entrare in chiesa per una visita. Consiglio alle donne di portare qualcosa per coprirsi le spalle perché sennò non fanno entrare. Lo stile della porta è qualcosa di meraviglioso, senza tempo. Consigliata
Pekná malá veža.
Amazing building on the side of Two Towers
If you plan to do the hike to the sanctuary via the portico(covered walkway), you will not miss this location.
Noch ein toller Backstein Gebäude. Wir wissen nichts über das Schicksal der Menschen, die an der Entstehung des Palazzos mitgewirkt haben, aber ehrlich - sie haben einen tollen Job gemacht. Vor allem, wenn man die hässlichen Gebäude in den späten 20ten Jhd. ansieht mit den technischen Möglichkeiten. Das sollten sich Stàdteplaner und Architekten zum Vorbild nehmen - ästhetischer Sicht.
I thought I was an Islamic country when told by staff that my girlfriend was not allowed in because her dress did not cover her shoulders
The tower is located amount of Portugal’s and kind of hit and away. But the base of the tower is still visible with metallic gate
Bologna has a welcome card which costs €25. This cards provides you with access to museums, palaces etc as part of the price. The card gives you access to the palace. The palace is only open certain times of the year. You need to book a time slot to visit. It is opened from 10:00-17:50pm. The palace is not big.
Two adjoining squares in the heart of the city, water splashing in the magnificent Neptune Fountain, which gives Piazza del Nettuno its name. Piazza Maggiore is located right in the centre of the city and serves as an important historical place.Fantastic vibe and atmosphere
Bellissima architettura. Impossibile non citare lo scalone. All’esterno, sulla sinistra della facciata si possono notare i segni di cancellate rimosse durante la Seconda Guerra Mondiale per la donazione (in pratica coatta) di metalli alla patria.
Una delusione, molto pubblicizzato sui siti come meta da visitare, ma a mio parere non ne vale la pena.
Torre alta 30 metri ma in origine probabilmente 70, edificata dalla nobile famiglia degli Oseletti nei XIII secolo. Venne ridotta alle attuali dimensioni a causa della caduta in disgrazia della famiglia cui vennero confiscati tutti i beni
Schöner Turm.
Molto bello e imponente andate a visitarlo
Nothing to see here really. I think the township will need to invest more
It's amazing how beautiful the portics are. Porta Santo Stefano leads you to the centre or to Giardini Margherita 🙌🏼
È veramente bella e conservata perfettamente, dalla sommità della torre il panorama è completo e splendido, ma non è visitabile perché è privata.
Sempre bella Bologna.
Looks too modern for my taste
In the beautiful Piazza del Nettuno there is an interesting and beautiful palace, Palazzo Re Enzo. It takes its name from Enzo of Sardinia, Frederick II's son, who was prisoner here, from 1249 until his death in 1272. The palace was built between 1244-1246. as an extension of the nearby Palazzo del Podestà, which had proven insufficient for the exigencies of the Commune of Bologna. It was therefore initially known as the Palatium Novum ("New Palace"). The historical story is extremely interesting but at the same time very sad. Enzo was an illegitimate son of the Hohenstaufen emperor Frederick II, who appointed him 'King of Sardinia' in 1238. He played a major role in the wars between Guelphs and Ghibellines in the creation of Imperial kingdoms of Italy. Enzo was captured 1249 by the Guelphs at the Battle of Fossalta, and after a short stay in Anzola he was moved here, where he remained until his death. Enzo was allegedly left free within the palace by day, but by night he was kept into a cage hanging from the ceiling. He was also allowed to meet women, it is mentioned that he had three daughters, but a legend talks about a fourth son he had with a peasant woman, Lucia di Viadagola. Subsequent history is extremely important and interesting. The son was called Bentivoglio, from the words "Amore mio, ben ti voglio" that he said to his beloved (meaning "My love, I'm fond of you"), and he would be the ancestor of the Bentivoglio family, later rulers of Bologna. The interior of the Palace is beautiful. At the centre of the colonnaded courtyard, there is an ancient sandstone well, while on the right-hand side you will find the ancient Chapel of St. Mary of Prisoners, which was recently restored and decorated by British artist David Tremlett. On the first floor from the loggia, the Salone del Podestà is accessed through a covered passageway and a majestic solid wood door. The spacious Salone del Podestà, which was once a courtroom, was used as a Public Theatre between 1581 and 1767 (the second version of the Euridice was performed here in 1616) and later became a court for ball games. Beautiful Sala re Enzo is located on the second floor of the building and covers around 400 sqm.
Great little museum in this place with a fully comprehensive overview of the history of the porticoes and the Sanctuary of the Madonna of San Luca. Best English translations of any museum I saw in Bologna. Free, friendly, and some nice views from the roof too!
Fresh made on display pasta. Trendy settings and clean environment. The pasta tests really good and very filling. I would recommend this place opposite the two towers.
Questa stupenda torre medioevale alta un pò più di 25 metri, è perfettamente inserita nel bellissimo contesto del centro storico principale di Bologna; perfettamente visibile da Piazza Minghetti, questa stupenda costruzione si mantiene ancora intatta come quando fu costruita, dandoci modo di poterla ammirare in tutta la sua bellezza.
Ho visitato diverse volte questo storico e stupendo palazzo del centro di Bologna, quando a ancora c'era parte del tribunale. Struttura stupenda che dal 1572 (anno in cui è iniziata la sua edificazione) è arrivata al giorno nostri ancora perfettamente in forma. Sicuramente fuori dalle ruote turistiche, ma comunque molto interessante.
Очень впечатляет
Situato in Via Piella nella zona più centrale di Bologna a ridosso della zona universitaria, questo splendido torresotto mantiene inalterata la sua antica bellezza e porta fino ai giorni nostri la magnificenza dalla sua tipologia costruttiva, con gli splendidi mattoni bologna e la sua architettura classica. Personalmente adoro questi scorci della città e consiglio di inserirli in un itinerario turistico.
Old city gates that are good preserved. I've made the tour of all of them and didn't regretted for a second
Uno dei tanti torressotto a Bologna questo è situato in via piella poco dopo la finestrella sul fiume. Costruzione in ottimo stato
Palazzo interessante.
Beautiful exterior and amazing interior. Palazzo often used for fests and professional events.
Awesome
Beautiful building
Amazing
Of all the surviving medieval gates to Bologna, this is perhaps the most beautiful. It's also the start of the path to San Luca, which is unmissable.
Great location to a cute square with shops and a bar. Can't go up into the tower.
Great view for only 5€!
Dominiert von edlen Palazzi aus dem 13. bis 16. Jahrhundert. Großes hatte man damals vor,- die Basilika San Petronio sollte einmal den Petersdom in den Schatten stellen. Doch wie so oft, kam der Größenwahn nicht zur Vollendung. Man sieht Bauprotz, wie die Elbphilharmonie oder Berliner Flughafen, gab es schon im historischen Italien. Dafür hat der Bologneser Papst Gregor XIII., den Kalender reformiert und das Schaltjahr erfunden.
Simple beautiful ancient structure of a gate becomes a part of a sort of roundabout. Well preserved with pride.
Zajímavá architektura typická pro Bolognu
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Visitabile è visibile esternamente in quanto inserita e inglobata in un palazzo, é una delle tante torri Gentilizie rimaste a Bologna! Probabilmente era molto più alta, oggi misura poco più di 30 metri! Bella da vedere e grazie a tante piccole bellezze questa città e tra le più belle e caratteristiche d’Italia!
Tra le tante (venti) torri ancora esistenti a Bologna fanno da cornice e rendono ancor più bella questa città magica e piena di storia! Inglobata in altri palazzi è possibile ora vederne solo la sommità! Da fotografare!!!
Da non perdere
bello
Alta 26 metri, appare solo la sommità essendo inglobata in altri edifici.
Di controversa attribuzione (Caccianemici e Passipoveri erano altre famiglie facoltose presenti in zona) risale al XII secolo come la maggior parte delle torri gentilizie bolognesi.
I Toschi come il nome suggerisce erano di origine toscana. La torre originalmente aveva un’altezza superiore
Di controversa attribuzione (Caccianemici e Passipoveri erano altre famiglie facoltose presenti in zona) risale al XII secolo come la maggior parte delle torri gentilizie bolognesi.
I Toschi come il nome suggerisce erano di origine toscana. La torre originalmente aveva un’altezza superiore
Tra le tante torri di Bologna molto belle quelle che le scopri camminando
You must go to the top
One of the many old portals into the historic centre. Visit the Margherita Gardens near by for a break from the hustle and bustle.
Bellissima Torre medievale dell'XI secolo
The tower is at a bigger angle than Pisa, but it is far less glamorous. Still a worthwhile visit if in bologna
Nothing really important to see, we arrived there by error looking for Piazza Santo Stefano, different places!!! Little far away from the historical center, for visiting it
Worth a visit
Particolare torre della città, inserita oramai in un edificio storico, è possibile vederla dall'alto o riconoscerne la base rivestita in blocchi di gesso e la porta di ingresso che la differenzia dal resto dell'edificio