La Piccola Venezia
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macedonboy
Glasgow, UK179,496 contributions
May 2023
This little corner of Bologna is known as La Piccola Venezia, or “Little Venice'', on account of a canal passing under Porta Govese and Torresotto dei Piella. There was pretty much no water in the canal. So I guess the Venice allusions are aspirational. The dry canal sits between buildings painted in terracotta. Probably better to visit in the rainy season.
Written July 21, 2023
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IainTwaddle
Edinburgh, UK361 contributions
Nov 2019 • Couples
Slightly disappointed as the canals were pretty much water free but this didn’t stop a queue of sightseers waiting to peer through a small window to view the waterways. It was still worth going just to see another part of the city.
Written December 9, 2019
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adaniels83
Leeds, UK345 contributions
Oct 2019 • Family
This would be lovely when the canal is full, however having visited today there is construction work ongoing at one of the buildings and as a result the canal has been drained, unsure how long this will go on for, but bear this in mind if planning a trip anytime soon.
Written October 22, 2019
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Erika
Caracas, Venezuela9,854 contributions
Aug 2020
Nothing speacial at all. Just a hole in a wall to see a dirty river. I wouldn't even recommend anyone to go see that.
Written September 12, 2020
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Berk Özyurt
Izmir, Türkiye13 contributions
Jul 2018 • Solo
If you don't have much time, I don't suggest you go. Because it's not a very good place. There is a small, metal window on the side of the road. You can see the same view all over Italy. There are more important places to visit in Bologna. Unnecessary.
Written January 15, 2019
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Kathryn G
Toronto, Ontario, Canada183 contributions
Dec 2016 • Couples
Few remaining canals in Bologna but there is a window and view to see one. Looks just like Venice, but you cannot travel or walk there anymore as it isn't safe.
Written January 6, 2017
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Shoegal13814
46 contributions
Oct 2015 • Family
The hidden canals of Bologna
In days gone by Bologna, like many other European cities, had a network of canals. Most of the waterways were covered over in the 1950s and 60s to make way for new car parks and buildings but there are a couple of places where they are still open to sunlight in modern Bologna. One such place is here on Via Piella. There are a few different view points from which to admire this old canal but the most enchanting, though not the prettiest, is through this small square cut into the wall that is so easily overlooked by passers-by.
Tip: for the best view go during the day. There's also a micro cache hidden there :-)
In days gone by Bologna, like many other European cities, had a network of canals. Most of the waterways were covered over in the 1950s and 60s to make way for new car parks and buildings but there are a couple of places where they are still open to sunlight in modern Bologna. One such place is here on Via Piella. There are a few different view points from which to admire this old canal but the most enchanting, though not the prettiest, is through this small square cut into the wall that is so easily overlooked by passers-by.
Tip: for the best view go during the day. There's also a micro cache hidden there :-)
Written October 14, 2015
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Magellano81
Tortona, Italy41,158 contributions
Jan 2015 • Couples
As I think the Bolognese people use to call this attraction Little Venice, a culvert that crosses the city. I saw this attraction almost casually, having lunch in the restaurant next to this channel, when the restaurant's bathroom, I realized what it was, I decided to take pictures and enjoy this little corner of the city, very similar to one of the many channels Venice..
Written May 21, 2015
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BarbinWisconsin
Wisconsin138 contributions
Aug 2014 • Couples
We did see this on our map of things to do but didn't know that we would end up going by this but we did. So glad we did. If you are looking for it, watch for it because you could miss it! Amazing to know that Bologna was once built on canals such as Venice was.
Written August 30, 2014
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Ciaojimi
Aurora, IN993 contributions
Sep 2013
With no water in the canal it wasn't worth the effort to even turn my head . Don't know what the problem was but it did look to be in a horrible condition .
Written September 7, 2013
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