Piazza Santo Stefano, Bologna: Address, Piazza Santo Stefano Reviews: 4.5/5
Piazza Santo Stefano
Piazza Santo Stefano
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Neighborhood: Santo Stefano
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496 within 6 miles

Cortile Di Pilato
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Palazzo Isolani
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Basilica - Santuario di Santo Stefano
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Palazzo della Mercanzia
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Chiesa di San Giovanni in Monte
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Strada Maggiore
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Detailed Reviews: Reviews order informed by descriptiveness of user-identified themes such as cleanliness, atmosphere, general tips and location information.
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4.5
238 reviews
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Very good
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Average
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Doyleygirl
Harpenden, UK302 contributions
We stopped here several times during our stay, as to one side there is a lovely restaurant, which at mid-day is beautifully located in the sun. We had lovely wines and food here. They also hold an antiques market here on Saturday's and also there is a lovely wine bar as well. Can recommend.
Written February 13, 2020
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JBSD
Zagreb, Croatia40 contributions
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, UK208 contributions
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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Sylvain G.
Lugrin, France189 contributions
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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nwaf247
London, UK99 contributions
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
Paris146 contributions
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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Erika
Caracas, Venezuela9,736 contributions
I loved this area, I felt really ancient. Some areas in Bologna felt really decadent but this specific area was really nice and well preserved.
Written September 12, 2020
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Mimi P
58 contributions
The Church in this Piazza is stunning and has the most beautiful Aura. The road leading up to the Piazza is a lovely row of shops and places to eat and drink.
Written November 18, 2019
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spirospap
Athens, Greece87 contributions
It is a wonderful spot to stay for a drink or a coffee and also visit the church. You can spend some time there, together with locals and tourists alike.
Written November 17, 2019
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Denny S
Gothenburg, Sweden169 contributions
Feels pretty strange to visit this square but it's unique, one of its kind. It´s also called the seven churches square since there are a group of religious buildings consisting of seven coherent churches called Basilica di Santo Stefano. Actually this place is not a real square because it's a place where the street Via Santo Stefano becomes wider. There are beautiful buildings surrounding the piazza with porticoes along both sides. Today the piazza works as a pedestrian zone and hosts many cultural events and concerts for example.
Written November 8, 2019
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- Restaurants near Piazza Santo Stefano:
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