Piazza Santo Stefano
Piazza Santo Stefano
4.5
12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
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12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
Tuesday
12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
Wednesday
12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
Thursday
12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
Friday
12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
Saturday
12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
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12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
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Travelaround59
London, UK2,040 contributions
Jan 2023 • Solo
Piazza Santo Stefano has taken my breath away…just a corner of beauty in the hearth of Bologna.
The rectangular shape is just so perfect with, again, asymmetric side of it! And of course the coronation of all this is the beautiful church in the corner…however my preferred “look” is from the church itself…you can see it from the picture!!!
The rectangular shape is just so perfect with, again, asymmetric side of it! And of course the coronation of all this is the beautiful church in the corner…however my preferred “look” is from the church itself…you can see it from the picture!!!
Written January 31, 2023
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Brad
Hong Kong, China178,419 contributions
Mar 2024 • Family
Really nice public square that feels much less touristy compared to Piazza Maggiore. You'll find the historic complex of seven historic churches known as Basilica San Stefano and buildings lined with traditional Bolognese porticos, a couple casual eateries and wine bars with outdoor seating. There is a great gelateria and a few retail shops as well. The scene is relaxed and charming, well worth spending some time at Piazza Santo Stefano during visits to Bologna.
Written March 25, 2024
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The Travelling Piggy
London, UK6,239 contributions
Jun 2023 • Solo
I didn’t plan on coming here but stumbled upon it whilst on the way to eat yet again more gelato! I’m so glad I did and it was only after I realised where I was! It really is in my opinion my favourite bit of the city. I was fortunate as it was nice and quiet when I went.
Written June 19, 2023
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Sylvain G.
Lugrin, France193 contributions
Aug 2020 • Family
This place has a nice atmosphere, with bars and gelaterias along the streets. It is fully car-free, and opens on a great complex of ancient churches.
Written October 20, 2020
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Dimitris L
Sydney, Australia52,051 contributions
Sep 2024 • Couples
Piazza Santo Stefano was a very lively square on the day of our visit. There was an open market with stalls selling anything imaginable.
Written November 14, 2024
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macedonboy
Glasgow, UK186,766 contributions
May 2023
This public square in the historic centre of Bologna is dominated by the Basilica of Santo Stefano and church complex. The square is often used for cultural events and when I was there I think the medical graduates of Bologna University were celebrating their graduation. Like many public squares in Bologna, this one also has plenty of cafes and restaurants.
Written July 20, 2023
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JBSD
Zagreb, Croatia40 contributions
Aug 2019
A lively and lovely square in the pedestrian zone, with a couple of coffee bars, ice cream parlours, and a "secret" passage leading to the three arrows on Strada Maggiore. In the evening, students gather to play music together and have fun.
Written May 1, 2020
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ljr72015
Edinburgh, UK210 contributions
Dec 2019
Simple, espectacular, looks like a small village inside the big city.
Surrounded by places and churches, it is the right place to take a rest, get some nice food and have a relaxing cup of coffee.
One to visit
Surrounded by places and churches, it is the right place to take a rest, get some nice food and have a relaxing cup of coffee.
One to visit
Written December 11, 2019
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nwaf247
London, UK97 contributions
Oct 2019
Allow a few hours to visit this unusual complex of churches all on the same site ... need time to get full understanding of history and layout ... certainly in top 5 must visit in Bologna
Written October 17, 2019
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Priscilla284
Paris135 contributions
Mar 2019 • Friends
4 churches side by side in a lovely square, fascinating brickwork and domes. Also a cloister which could be interesting if not packed with school parties!
Written March 24, 2019
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