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Neighborhood: Santo Stefano
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Restaurants
1,151 within 3 miles
Gessetto Ristorante
1,696
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Gelateria le Tre Gemme
185
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PAN8
460
354 ft$ • Italian • Bar • Street Food
Cremeria Cavour
1,095
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Corten
200
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Sfoglia Rina
2,445
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Cremeria la Vecchia Stalla
181
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Piada Mia
121
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La Salsamenteria Bologna
168
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Da Cesari
1,139
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Attractions
395 within 3 miles
Bologna Tourism Office
124
68 ftVisitor Centers
Palazzo del Podestà
236
122 ftPoints of Interest & Landmarks • Architectural Buildings
Basilica di San Petronio
4,126
141 ftHistoric Sites • Churches & Cathedrals
Palazzo Comunale
495
141 ftArchitectural Buildings • Government Buildings
Portico di San Luca
433
177 ftHistoric Walking Areas • Architectural Buildings
Statua di Vittorio Emanuele II
5
179 ftMonuments & Statues
Torre dell’Orologio o Torre Accursi
28
179 ftObservation Decks & Towers
Ex Palazzo Comunale
1
191 ftArchitectural Buildings
Palazzo Re Enzo
229
194 ftHistoric Sites • Architectural Buildings
Compianto sul Cristo Morto
176
0.1 miPoints of Interest & Landmarks
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DudeWithGlasses
Los Angeles, CA316 contributions
Has Everything
May 2021
Everything is here! The church, food, the shuttle bus(train), local buses and street entertainment. There’s so much to see and do in the square. The visitor center can also be found here so that you can get a guide book. Key stop in the city.
Written June 2, 2021
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Richard S
New Orleans, LA48 contributions
Outdoor Movie night at the Piazza Maggiore
Jul 2020
I'll just write about something that perhaps, others have not. We spent an enjoyable evening outside in the piazza, watching a French film subtitled in Italian (we speak neither of these languages). We grabbed a couple of Aperol spritz during the Aperitivo and had a great time. July 2019
Written April 8, 2021
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Bandit-One
Lucerne, Switzerland6,173 contributions
Great Piazza
Aug 2020
Bologna is surely one of the big cities to visit in Italy. The old town is actually quite compact and many sights are very close to each other.
The heart is definitely this square: The Piazza Maggiore. The Palazzo Comunale, the Palazzo d’Accursio, the impressive Fontana del Nettuno, the Palazzo dei Banchi, the Santuario di Santa Maria della Vita, the Voltone and the breathtaking Basilica di San Petronio. All here. Just on one square. Most other towns wouldn't have that many sights altogether. And Bologna has just that many on one single square.
It's a fantastic spot. From here you should check out the Via D'Azeglio, the main street Via Ugo Bassi/Via Rizzoli with many shops and the Via Pescherie Vecchie with lots of wonderful restaurants. Especially the latter is a small little street you shouldn't miss.
The tourist office is also located here as well as a good number of shops and cafés. Head to the Via Pescherie Vecchie for some lunch or dinner though. If you need some wine, "Signorvino" is a great chain with good wine and knowledgeable staff. There is a branch just here on the Piazza.
A great square in a great old Italian City.
The heart is definitely this square: The Piazza Maggiore. The Palazzo Comunale, the Palazzo d’Accursio, the impressive Fontana del Nettuno, the Palazzo dei Banchi, the Santuario di Santa Maria della Vita, the Voltone and the breathtaking Basilica di San Petronio. All here. Just on one square. Most other towns wouldn't have that many sights altogether. And Bologna has just that many on one single square.
It's a fantastic spot. From here you should check out the Via D'Azeglio, the main street Via Ugo Bassi/Via Rizzoli with many shops and the Via Pescherie Vecchie with lots of wonderful restaurants. Especially the latter is a small little street you shouldn't miss.
The tourist office is also located here as well as a good number of shops and cafés. Head to the Via Pescherie Vecchie for some lunch or dinner though. If you need some wine, "Signorvino" is a great chain with good wine and knowledgeable staff. There is a branch just here on the Piazza.
A great square in a great old Italian City.
Written January 17, 2021
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
Mile A
Dieren, The Netherlands26 contributions
nice place
Aug 2020
Just beautiful, quiet, nice place.
Easy to park close to the Piazza, nice to walk in the small streets...
Easy to park close to the Piazza, nice to walk in the small streets...
Written November 18, 2020
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Sylvain G.
Lugrin, France183 contributions
Amazing place
Aug 2020 • Family
This square is the center of the historical Bologna. It has numerous marvelous medieval buildings, including a castle, a palace and a basilica. There is also a lovely fountain dedicated to the ancient god Neptune. The place is car-free, making it a perfect place to chill out a bit.
Written October 19, 2020
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BackPacker800547
Bilston, UK568 contributions
Nice square
Oct 2020 • Couples
Large square with a few nice buildings round the edges , easy to reach and a real central focal point in the city
Written October 10, 2020
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Seasoned Traveller
Rathgar, Ireland25 contributions
A must see in Bologna
Sep 2020
Bologna is a nice and modern commercial city but could be anywhere - except for Piazza Maggiore. It is quite splendid and lovely for just a walk, a sit down or an evening in one of its many bars and cafes
Written September 24, 2020
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Erika
Caracas, Venezuela8,913 contributions
Central square
Aug 2020
Central square of Bologna. Really wide and pretty. The architecture in this area is a little bit different and more modern than in the rest of bologna.
Written September 12, 2020
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hillfieldjp
Gloucester, UK177 contributions
Busy central square
Sep 2020 • Couples
We stayed just round the corner from the square. It was good to be able to wander around and enjoy the city.
Written September 12, 2020
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Andrew T
Cardiff, UK1,543 contributions
Historic heart of Bologna
Jul 2020 • Couples
Beautiful architecture and the heart and soul of this lovely city. A definite must if you visit the city for the imposing and impressive architectural marvel.
Written July 30, 2020
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
silvia r
0 contributions
Gostaria de saber o horario de vigencia da ZTL no entorno da piazza Maggiore?
lorben17
Turin, Italy41 contributions
Buongiorno, cosa consigliate di visitare a Bologna?
lisapippi77
Padua, Italy13 contributions
Il Ghetto è piccolo, ma molto interessante. Il mercato coperto vicino a Piazza Maggiore. Una sosta la merita la torrefazione Filicori&Zecchini, lì da oltre 2 secoli. La libreria Nanni, al portico della Morte: se un libro nn lo si trova lì, nn lo si trova da nessun'altra parte. Le 2 Torri. La chiesa di San Michele, sú per via Castiglione e San Mamolo: da lì si gode di una vista che toglie il fiato (l'occhio, nelle giornate tese, si spinge fino a Ravenna, come già raccontava Dante nella Commedia). La chiesa di San Francesco con le sue arcate è assolutamente da vedere. Una chicca per appassionati è la chiesa di Santo Stefano, al cui interno sono riprodotte le 7 chiese di Gerusalemme (è detta anche "la piccola Gerusalemme": è chiusa il lunedì mattina). Meritano una visita la biblioteca dell'Archiginnasio ed il negozio storico di Majani (cioccolatieri dal 1796, inventore del cremino Fiat nel 1911)
Pavel S
31 contributions
Is the renovation of the Piazza Maggiori over? If no - when is going to be over? Thanks!
IrinaPavlovna
Russia150 contributions
Площадь Маджори рядом с площадью Нептуна. В октябре Пьяцца Маджоре не была перекрыта и Базилика Сан-Петронио была открыта для посещения, на фото видно.
Angelo D'Agostino 🇮🇹
Avezzano, Italy8,191 contributions
Salve, per raggiungere la piazza quale parcheggio mi consigliate?
Superwanda
Bologna, Italy104 contributions
Il parcheggio di piazza VIII agosto
iain p
Eastbourne, UK77 contributions
when will work finish and your great statue be visible again?
AJJS1
London, UK184 contributions
I just saw the question. When we were there in August they suggested it would be ready around the end of October. I went onto to the bolognawelcome,com website today and you can book tours of the renovation works until Dec 10.
No guarantee that it will be finished then - best to email the tourist office to confirm.
rocco422015
Bologna, Italy3 contributions
C'è mai stato in piazza un monumento ???
kika_1723
Province of Milan, Italy238 contributions
Si, nella seconda metà dell'Ottocento c'era il monumento equestre del re Vittorio Emanuele II che fu trasferito ai Giardini Margherita (dove si trova ora) durante la seconda guerra mondiale.
Paola F
Guácima, Costa Rica0 contributions
Un parqueo cerca de la plaza Mayor? Dirección para GPS?
Luisalonso50
sabadell45 contributions
no puedo ayudarte, siempre me muevo en transporte publico cuando salgo de españa
Fabio L
Cinisello Balsamo, Italy0 contributions
qual è la storia di questo luogo?
le attrazioni?
....insomma le cose più interessanti....(queste informazioni mi servono x una ricerca)
Roberta P
Bologna, Emilia-Romagna, Italy132 contributions
condivido tutto ciò che hanno scritto le persone prima di me, Piazza Maggiore fa parte di tanta storia di Bologna.......banalmente quando si dice vado "in Piazza" si intende tutta la zona limitrofa alla "nostra" Piazza Maggiore...era ed è ancora per molti anziani un punto di ritrovo e di chiacchiera dalla politica allo sport al gossip........ vedendo dall'alto potrebbe essere indicato come il punto centrale della città, costeggiata dalla via Emilia (che in città si chiama, Strada Maggiore, via Rizzoli,, via Ugo Bassi, via S.Felice, Via Saffi) troverai sicuramente notizie migliori cercando nei vari siti anche dialettali
Frequently Asked Questions about Piazza Maggiore
- We recommend booking Piazza Maggiore tours ahead of time to secure your spot. If you book with Tripadvisor, you can cancel up to 24 hours before your tour starts for a full refund. See all 67 Piazza Maggiore tours on Tripadvisor
- According to Tripadvisor travelers, these are the best ways to experience Piazza Maggiore:
- Classic Walking Tour Bologna (From $97.37)
- 2-hour Walking Tour of Bologna (From $31.23)
- 2-Hour Bike Tour of Bologna (From $47.48)
- Bologna Food and Wine Walking Tour (From $48.07)
- Classic Bologna Food Tour (From $118.69)
- Hotels near Piazza Maggiore:
- (0.02 mi) San Petronio Vecchio
- (0.03 mi) MiaVia Apartments - Boldrini Two Bedroom Apartment
- (0.03 mi) MiaVia Apartments - San Lorenzo Two-Bedroom Apartment
- (0.03 mi) MiaVia Apartments- Marconi One-Bedroom Apartment 1
- (0.03 mi) MiaVia Apartments- Marconi One-Bedroom Apartment 2
- Restaurants near Piazza Maggiore:
- (0.01 mi) Bar Vittorio Emanuele, dal 1882
- (0.02 mi) Signorvino Bologna
- (0.02 mi) Bar Romano Snc
- (0.02 mi) Pigro Mortadelleria
- (0.03 mi) 051 Piazza Maggiore
- Attractions near Piazza Maggiore:
- (0.01 mi) Bologna Tourism Office
- (0.02 mi) Torri Tour
- (0.02 mi) Taste Bologna - Bologna Food Tour
- (0.02 mi) Oksana Klimovets Guide to Italy
- (0.02 mi) Constantintravel.club