{"id":322775,"date":"2026-06-24T11:51:37","date_gmt":"2026-06-24T09:51:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/italien.news\/?p=322775"},"modified":"2026-08-03T23:53:40","modified_gmt":"2026-08-03T21:53:40","slug":"portici-di-bologna","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/italien.news\/en\/travel\/emilia-romagna\/bologna\/portici-di-bologna\/","title":{"rendered":"Portici di Bologna: 62 km of arcades designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_89 ez-toc-wrap-center counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-white ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title ez-toc-toggle\" style=\"cursor:pointer\">Table of contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseprofile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 eztoc-toggle-hide-by-default' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/italien.news\/en\/travel\/emilia-romagna\/bologna\/portici-di-bologna\/#Warum_hat_Bologna_62_Kilometer_Arkaden\" >Why does Bologna have 62 kilometers of arcades?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/italien.news\/en\/travel\/emilia-romagna\/bologna\/portici-di-bologna\/#Welche_Portici_solltest_du_zuerst_sehen\" >Which portici should you see first?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/italien.news\/en\/travel\/emilia-romagna\/bologna\/portici-di-bologna\/#Was_kostet_der_Besuch_der_Portici_di_Bologna\" >How much does it cost to visit the Portici di Bologna?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/italien.news\/en\/travel\/emilia-romagna\/bologna\/portici-di-bologna\/#Wann_sind_die_Arkaden_am_schonsten\" >When are the arcades at their most beautiful?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/italien.news\/en\/travel\/emilia-romagna\/bologna\/portici-di-bologna\/#Wo_isst_du_unter_den_Arkaden_am_besten\" >Where's the best place to eat under the arcades?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/italien.news\/en\/travel\/emilia-romagna\/bologna\/portici-di-bologna\/#Wo_ubernachtest_du_in_Bologna\" >Where are you staying in Bologna?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/italien.news\/en\/travel\/emilia-romagna\/bologna\/portici-di-bologna\/#Wie_kommst_du_zu_den_Portici_di_Bologna\" >How do you get to the Portici di Bologna?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/italien.news\/en\/travel\/emilia-romagna\/bologna\/portici-di-bologna\/#Lohnen_sich_die_Portici_fur_dich\" >Are the Portici worth it for you?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/italien.news\/en\/travel\/emilia-romagna\/bologna\/portici-di-bologna\/#Welche_Ausfluge_lassen_sich_anschliesen\" >What other excursions can be added to this itinerary?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/italien.news\/en\/travel\/emilia-romagna\/bologna\/portici-di-bologna\/#Die_holzernen_Arkaden_der_Via_Marsala\" >The wooden arcades of Via Marsala<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/italien.news\/en\/travel\/emilia-romagna\/bologna\/portici-di-bologna\/#Ein_Spaziergang_der_nichts_kostet\" >A walk that costs nothing<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<div class=\"wpb-content-wrapper\" id=\"wpb-content-root\"><div class=\"row vc_row wpb_row vc_row-fluid\"><div class=\"jeg-vc-wrapper\"><div class=\"wpb_column jeg_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-12\"><div class=\"jeg_wrapper wpb_wrapper\"><div class=\"vc_empty_space\"   style=\"height: 32px\"><span class=\"vc_empty_space_inner\"><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"row vc_row wpb_row vc_row-fluid\"><div class=\"jeg-vc-wrapper\"><div class=\"wpb_column jeg_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-12\"><div class=\"jeg_wrapper wpb_wrapper\">\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<p>\nBologna \u2013 It\u2019s pouring rain, and you\u2019re strolling through the old town without an umbrella. It\u2019s not a magic trick\u2014it\u2019s medieval urban planning. The <strong>Portici di Bologna<\/strong> extend across <strong>62 kilometers<\/strong> through the city, about 40 of them in the historic center alone\u2014since July 28, 2021, twelve of these sections have been inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List.<\/p>\n<p>Terracotta ceilings, old wooden beams, and stone arches arch overhead. The sound of the rain becomes the background music. In the capital of Emilia-Romagna, life doesn\u2019t take place out on the open street, but in the shade of the arches. Admission is free, and the arcades are open around the clock\u2014they are publicly accessible urban spaces under private ownership, according to the official definition.<\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"row vc_row wpb_row vc_row-fluid\"><div class=\"jeg-vc-wrapper\"><div class=\"wpb_column jeg_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-12\"><div class=\"jeg_wrapper wpb_wrapper\">\n\t<div  class=\"wpb_single_image wpb_content_element vc_align_left wpb_content_element\">\n\t\t\n\t\t<figure class=\"wpb_wrapper vc_figure\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"vc_single_image-wrapper\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1080\" src=\"https:\/\/italien.news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/ArkadenBologna-Elen-Marlen-_-Shutterstock.com-2.webp\" class=\"vc_single_image-img attachment-full\" alt=\"The bustling arcade of the Portici di Bologna, filled with passersby and shops\" title=\"Bustling arcades in Bologna (Elen Marlen \/ Shutterstock.com)\" srcset=\"https:\/\/italien.news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/ArkadenBologna-Elen-Marlen-_-Shutterstock.com-2.webp 1920w, https:\/\/italien.news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/ArkadenBologna-Elen-Marlen-_-Shutterstock.com-2-300x169.webp 300w, https:\/\/italien.news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/ArkadenBologna-Elen-Marlen-_-Shutterstock.com-2-1024x576.webp 1024w, https:\/\/italien.news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/ArkadenBologna-Elen-Marlen-_-Shutterstock.com-2-768x432.webp 768w, https:\/\/italien.news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/ArkadenBologna-Elen-Marlen-_-Shutterstock.com-2-18x10.webp 18w, https:\/\/italien.news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/ArkadenBologna-Elen-Marlen-_-Shutterstock.com-2-750x422.webp 750w, https:\/\/italien.news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/ArkadenBologna-Elen-Marlen-_-Shutterstock.com-2-1140x641.webp 1140w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\" \/><\/div><figcaption class=\"vc_figure-caption\">Gesch\u00e4fte und Caf\u00e9-Tische unter Bolognas belebten Arkaden \u00b7 \u00a9 Elen Marlen \/ Shutterstock.com<\/figcaption>\n\t\t<\/figure>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"row vc_row wpb_row vc_row-fluid\"><div class=\"jeg-vc-wrapper\"><div class=\"wpb_column jeg_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-12\"><div class=\"jeg_wrapper wpb_wrapper\">\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<p>\nFor your first tour of the city center, you should plan on spending two to four hours; for the hike up to the San Luca pilgrimage church, allow another one to two hours. Here\u2019s an overview of the key figures:<\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"inw-card\" style=\"border: 1px solid #E3E9DF; border-radius: 2px; padding: 30px 32px; background: linear-gradient(150deg, #F5F8F3 0%, #FCFDFB 55%, #FFFFFF 100%); color: #2B3138; line-height: 1.7;\">\n<div class=\"inw-kicker\" style=\"display: block; font-size: 11px; font-weight: 600; letter-spacing: 0.2em; text-transform: uppercase; color: #5F7355; margin: 0 0 12px;\">AT A GLANCE<\/div>\n<h3 class=\"inw-h\">The Portici di Bologna by the Numbers<\/h3>\n<hr class=\"inw-hr\" style=\"width: 34px; height: 2px; border: 0; background: #5F7355; margin: 0 0 20px;\">\n<p style=\"margin: 0 0 14px;\">Bologna boasts the world's largest system of arcades. No other structure defines a European city center so completely\u2014and none is so readily accessible.<\/p>\n<div class=\"inw-tiles\" style=\"display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(158px, 1fr)); gap: 1px; background: #E3E7EC; border: 1px solid #E3E7EC; border-radius: 2px; overflow: hidden; margin: 22px 0 0;\">\n<div class=\"inw-tile\" style=\"display: flex; flex-direction: column; align-items: center; gap: 4px; background: #FFFFFF; padding: 20px 16px 18px; text-align: center;\"><span class=\"inw-tile-label\" style=\"font-size: 10.5px; font-weight: 600; letter-spacing: 0.16em; text-transform: uppercase; color: #6B747E;\">TOTAL ARCADES<\/span> <span class=\"inw-tile-value\" style=\"font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', Times, serif; font-size: 27px; font-weight: 400; color: #16263F; font-variant-numeric: tabular-nums;\">62 km<\/span> <span class=\"inw-tile-note\" style=\"font-size: 12px; line-height: 1.35; color: #6B747E;\">Urban area<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"inw-tile\" style=\"display: flex; flex-direction: column; align-items: center; gap: 4px; background: #FFFFFF; padding: 20px 16px 18px; text-align: center;\"><span class=\"inw-tile-label\" style=\"font-size: 10.5px; font-weight: 600; letter-spacing: 0.16em; text-transform: uppercase; color: #6B747E;\">UNESCO PAGE<\/span> <span class=\"inw-tile-value\" style=\"font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', Times, serif; font-size: 27px; font-weight: 400; color: #16263F; font-variant-numeric: tabular-nums;\">2021<\/span> <span class=\"inw-tile-note\" style=\"font-size: 12px; line-height: 1.35; color: #6B747E;\">12 sections<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"inw-tile\" style=\"display: flex; flex-direction: column; align-items: center; gap: 4px; background: #FFFFFF; padding: 20px 16px 18px; text-align: center;\"><span class=\"inw-tile-label\" style=\"font-size: 10.5px; font-weight: 600; letter-spacing: 0.16em; text-transform: uppercase; color: #6B747E;\">LONGEST PORTICO<\/span> <span class=\"inw-tile-value\" style=\"font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', Times, serif; font-size: 27px; font-weight: 400; color: #16263F; font-variant-numeric: tabular-nums;\">3,796 m<\/span> <span class=\"inw-tile-note\" style=\"font-size: 12px; line-height: 1.35; color: #6B747E;\">San Luca<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"inw-tile\" style=\"display: flex; flex-direction: column; align-items: center; gap: 4px; background: #FFFFFF; padding: 20px 16px 18px; text-align: center;\"><span class=\"inw-tile-label\" style=\"font-size: 10.5px; font-weight: 600; letter-spacing: 0.16em; text-transform: uppercase; color: #6B747E;\">ADMISSION<\/span> <span class=\"inw-tile-value\" style=\"font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', Times, serif; font-size: 27px; font-weight: 400; color: #5F7355; font-variant-numeric: tabular-nums;\">free<\/span> <span class=\"inw-tile-note\" style=\"font-size: 12px; line-height: 1.35; color: #6B747E;\">around the clock<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"inw-source\" style=\"font-size: 10px; line-height: 1.5; letter-spacing: 0.01em; color: #6B747E; border-top: 1px solid #E3E7EC; padding-top: 14px; margin: 26px 0 0;\">As of August 2026 \u00b7 Information provided by the Comune di Bologna (Portici Patrimonio Mondiale), UNESCO, and Bologna Welcome.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"row vc_row wpb_row vc_row-fluid\"><div class=\"jeg-vc-wrapper\"><div class=\"wpb_column jeg_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-12\"><div class=\"jeg_wrapper wpb_wrapper\">\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<h2 class=\"inw-h\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Warum_hat_Bologna_62_Kilometer_Arkaden\"><\/span>Why does Bologna have 62 kilometers of arcades?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Because the city built them out of a lack of space and turned this temporary solution into a rule. The first portici emerged almost incidentally during the High Middle Ages: homeowners expanded the upper floors with wooden projections, the <em>sporti<\/em> (Overhangs above the ground floor). When these became too heavy, they were supported from below with columns. The first written mention of a Bolognese portico dates back as far as 1041.<\/p>\n<p>This development was driven by the city\u2019s growth\u2014not least by the students of Europe\u2019s oldest university, founded in 1088. Instead of tearing down the haphazard additions, the city made them mandatory by decree in 1288: Every new building had to have a portico, and existing houses had to be retrofitted. The decree even specified the dimensions\u2014at least seven Bolognese feet, that is, <strong>2.66 meters<\/strong> high and just as deep, so that a rider on horseback could pass through. The statutes of 1352 later increased this to ten feet (3.60 meters).<\/p>\n<p>The land remained the property of the homeowners, while its use was reserved for the general public. To this day, the official principle remains: private property for public use.<\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"row vc_row wpb_row vc_row-fluid\"><div class=\"jeg-vc-wrapper\"><div class=\"wpb_column jeg_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-12\"><div class=\"jeg_wrapper wpb_wrapper\">\n\t<div  class=\"wpb_single_image wpb_content_element vc_align_left wpb_content_element\">\n\t\t\n\t\t<figure class=\"wpb_wrapper vc_figure\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"vc_single_image-wrapper\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1080\" src=\"https:\/\/italien.news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/ArkadenBolognaShutterstock.webp\" class=\"vc_single_image-img attachment-full\" alt=\"An artistically designed historic arcade in Bologna with ornate arches\" title=\"Historic portico in Bologna (Shutterstock.com)\" srcset=\"https:\/\/italien.news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/ArkadenBolognaShutterstock.webp 1920w, https:\/\/italien.news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/ArkadenBolognaShutterstock-300x169.webp 300w, https:\/\/italien.news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/ArkadenBolognaShutterstock-1024x576.webp 1024w, https:\/\/italien.news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/ArkadenBolognaShutterstock-768x432.webp 768w, https:\/\/italien.news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/ArkadenBolognaShutterstock-18x10.webp 18w, https:\/\/italien.news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/ArkadenBolognaShutterstock-750x422.webp 750w, https:\/\/italien.news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/ArkadenBolognaShutterstock-1140x641.webp 1140w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\" \/><\/div><figcaption class=\"vc_figure-caption\">Ornate arches and vaults of a historic portico \u00b7 \u00a9 shutterstock.com<\/figcaption>\n\t\t<\/figure>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"row vc_row wpb_row vc_row-fluid\"><div class=\"jeg-vc-wrapper\"><div class=\"wpb_column jeg_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-12\"><div class=\"jeg_wrapper wpb_wrapper\">\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<p>\nBecause the wooden galleries kept catching fire, the papal governor Giovanni Battista Doria and Gonfaloniere Camillo Paleotti ordered on <strong>March 26, 1568<\/strong> to replace them with brick and stone. A few noble families bought their way out of this requirement because they wanted to follow Roman fashion\u2014which is why there are still a few palaces in Bologna without arcades, such as the Palazzo Fantuzzi and the Palazzo Bevilacqua.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"inw-h\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Welche_Portici_solltest_du_zuerst_sehen\"><\/span>Which portici should you see first?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The Pavaglione, the portico of Santa Maria dei Servi, and the Portico di San Luca\u2014in that order, the impression of an elegant urban salon builds to that of a truly magnificent structure.<\/p>\n<p>The <strong>Portico of the Pavaglione<\/strong> Via dell\u2019Archiginnasio is home to the longest continuous portico in the city center: 139 meters, 30 arches, high vaults, bookstores, and the aroma wafting from the historic caf\u00e9s. It owes its name to the former Piazza del Pavaglione\u2014now Piazza Galvani\u2014where the silk cocoon market was held for centuries\u2014 <em>pavaj\u00e5n<\/em> is simply called \"Pavillon\" in the Bolognese dialect. At the end of the corridor lies the Archiginnasio, which served as the university's first shared location from the mid-16th century onward and is now a library housing the famous anatomical theater.<\/p>\n<p>A few minutes further east, on Strada Maggiore, stands the <strong>the city's widest portico<\/strong>: the Basilica di Santa Maria dei Servi. The design is attributed to Antonio di Vincenzo, the architect of San Petronio; construction began in 1393. However, the Quadriportico in front of the basilica was not added until 1855\u2014meaning that work on this single structure spanned some 460 years.<\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"row vc_row wpb_row vc_row-fluid\"><div class=\"jeg-vc-wrapper\"><div class=\"wpb_column jeg_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-12\"><div class=\"jeg_wrapper wpb_wrapper\">\n\t<div  class=\"wpb_single_image wpb_content_element vc_align_left wpb_content_element\">\n\t\t\n\t\t<figure class=\"wpb_wrapper vc_figure\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"vc_single_image-wrapper\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1080\" src=\"https:\/\/italien.news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/ArkadenBolognaCanvapro-2.webp\" class=\"vc_single_image-img attachment-full\" alt=\"Arkadenges\u00e4umte Fassaden mit Caf\u00e9-Tischen an der Piazza Santo Stefano in Bologna\" title=\"Arcades on a square in Bologna (Canva Pro)\" srcset=\"https:\/\/italien.news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/ArkadenBolognaCanvapro-2.webp 1920w, https:\/\/italien.news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/ArkadenBolognaCanvapro-2-300x169.webp 300w, https:\/\/italien.news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/ArkadenBolognaCanvapro-2-1024x576.webp 1024w, https:\/\/italien.news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/ArkadenBolognaCanvapro-2-768x432.webp 768w, https:\/\/italien.news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/ArkadenBolognaCanvapro-2-18x10.webp 18w, https:\/\/italien.news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/ArkadenBolognaCanvapro-2-750x422.webp 750w, https:\/\/italien.news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/ArkadenBolognaCanvapro-2-1140x641.webp 1140w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\" \/><\/div><figcaption class=\"vc_figure-caption\">Caf\u00e9-Tische und Arkaden am Platz Santo Stefano \u00b7 \u00a9 canva.com<\/figcaption>\n\t\t<\/figure>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"row vc_row wpb_row vc_row-fluid\"><div class=\"jeg-vc-wrapper\"><div class=\"wpb_column jeg_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-12\"><div class=\"jeg_wrapper wpb_wrapper\">\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<p>\nThe highlight awaits on the outskirts of town. The <strong>Portico of San Luca<\/strong> is the longest covered colonnade in the world: <strong>3,796 meters<\/strong> According to standard measurements\u2014the city of Bologna itself lists the length as approximately 3,600 meters on its World Heritage website. It was built between 1674 and 1721 with donations from the entire citizenry, based on designs by Camillo Saccenti and Gian Giacomo Monti, and completed by Carlo Francesco Dotti. He also designed the <span class=\"notranslate\">Meloncello Arch<\/span> from 1718, the dramatic bridge over which the portico crosses the street and transitions from the plain to the hill.<\/p>\n<p>The route begins at the Arco Bonaccorsi at Porta Saragozza, continues for one and a half kilometers on flat ground along Via Saragozza, and then climbs steadily for two kilometers to the <a href=\"https:\/\/italien.news\/en\/travel\/emilia-romagna\/bologna\/shrine-of-our-lady-of-san-luca\/\">Madonna di San Luca Shrine<\/a> on the Colle della Guardia. In niche 170 stands the <em>Madonna Grassa<\/em>, the \u201eFat Madonna\u201c by Andrea Ferreri, dating from around 1706\u2014so named because of her voluptuous figure. On January 10, 2026, the completion of the portico\u2019s restoration was celebrated at the sanctuary.<\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"row vc_row wpb_row vc_row-fluid\"><div class=\"jeg-vc-wrapper\"><div class=\"wpb_column jeg_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-12\"><div class=\"jeg_wrapper wpb_wrapper\">\n\t<div  class=\"wpb_single_image wpb_content_element vc_align_left wpb_content_element\">\n\t\t\n\t\t<figure class=\"wpb_wrapper vc_figure\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"vc_single_image-wrapper\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1080\" src=\"https:\/\/italien.news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Bologna-2.webp\" class=\"vc_single_image-img attachment-full\" alt=\"View of the Santuario della Madonna di San Luca above Bologna.\" title=\"Bologna travel guide, Emilia-Romagna, Italy \u00a9 shutterstock.com\" srcset=\"https:\/\/italien.news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Bologna-2.webp 1920w, 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href=\"https:\/\/italien.news\/en\/travel\/emilia-romagna\/bologna\/santuario-della-madonna-di-san-luca\/\">Santuario della Madonna di San Luca in Bologna: The longest portico in the world!<\/a>\n                    <\/h3>\n                    <div class=\"jeg_post_meta\"><div class=\"jeg_meta_date\"><a href=\"https:\/\/italien.news\/en\/travel\/emilia-romagna\/bologna\/santuario-della-madonna-di-san-luca\/\"><div class=\"jeg-fa-4 jeg-icon-svg jeg-svg-clock-o\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 1536 1792\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><g transform=\"translate(0 1536) scale(1 -1)\"><path fill=\"currentColor\" d=\"M896 992v-448q0 -14 -9 -23t-23 -9h-320q-14 0 -23 9t-9 23v64q0 14 9 23t23 9h224v352q0 14 9 23t23 9h64q14 0 23 -9t9 -23zM1312 640q0 148 -73 273t-198 198t-273 73t-273 -73t-198 -198t-73 -273t73 -273t198 -198t273 -73t273 73t198 198t73 273zM1536 640 q0 -209 -103 -385.5t-279.5 -279.5t-385.5 -103t-385.5 103t-279.5 279.5t-103 385.5t103 385.5t279.5 279.5t385.5 103t385.5 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The arcades are public urban spaces; there\u2019s no admission fee, no set hours, and no requirement to take a guided tour. You only have to spend money if you want to skip the climb up to San Luca: that\u2019s what the San Luca Express tourist train is for.<\/p>\n<p>The trip takes about an hour; the ticket is valid for a round trip on the same day and includes an audio guide in ten languages. The tour departs from the stop at the <strong>Piazza Galvani<\/strong>, right next to the Pavaglione\u2014not on Piazza Maggiore. The return trip starts at the Basilica di San Luca.<\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"inw-card inw-card--plain\" style=\"border: 1px solid #E3E9DF; border-radius: 2px; padding: 30px 32px; background: linear-gradient(150deg, #F5F8F3 0%, #FCFDFB 55%, #FFFFFF 100%); color: #2B3138; line-height: 1.7;\">\n<div class=\"inw-kicker\" style=\"display: block; font-size: 11px; font-weight: 600; letter-spacing: 0.2em; text-transform: uppercase; color: #5F7355; margin: 0 0 12px;\">PRICES<\/div>\n<h3 class=\"inw-h\">How much does the San Luca Express cost?<\/h3>\n<hr class=\"inw-hr\" style=\"width: 34px; height: 2px; border: 0; background: #5F7355; margin: 0 0 20px;\">\n<div class=\"inw-tablewrap\" style=\"overflow-x: auto;\">\n<table class=\"inw-table inw-table--spec\" style=\"width: 100%; table-layout: fixed; border-collapse: collapse; font-size: 15.5px; line-height: 1.6; margin: 0; min-width: 480px; word-break: normal; overflow-wrap: normal; hyphens: none;\">\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th scope=\"col\" style=\"width: 55%;\">Offer<\/th>\n<th scope=\"col\" style=\"width: 45%;\">Price<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<th scope=\"row\" style=\"word-break: normal; overflow-wrap: normal; hyphens: none;\">Adults, round trip<\/th>\n<td class=\"inw-preis\">15.00 \u20ac<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<th scope=\"row\" style=\"word-break: normal; overflow-wrap: normal; hyphens: none;\">Children ages 6\u201310, school groups, people with disabilities and their companions<\/th>\n<td class=\"inw-preis\">\u20ac8.00<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<th scope=\"row\" style=\"word-break: normal; overflow-wrap: normal; hyphens: none;\">Children under 6 years of age<\/th>\n<td class=\"inw-preis\">3.00 \u20ac<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<th scope=\"row\" style=\"word-break: normal; overflow-wrap: normal; hyphens: none;\">Bologna Welcome Card PLUS<\/th>\n<td class=\"inw-preis\">including<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<p style=\"margin: 14px 0 0;\">Admission to the portico itself, the basilica, and all the arcades in the center is free.<\/p>\n<p class=\"inw-source\" style=\"font-size: 10px; line-height: 1.5; letter-spacing: 0.01em; color: #6B747E; border-top: 1px solid #E3E7EC; padding-top: 14px; margin: 26px 0 0;\">As of August 2026 \u00b7 Prices according to Bologna Welcome. Departures subject to daily availability.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"row vc_row wpb_row vc_row-fluid\"><div class=\"jeg-vc-wrapper\"><div class=\"wpb_column jeg_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-12\"><div class=\"jeg_wrapper wpb_wrapper\">\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<h2 class=\"inw-h\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Wann_sind_die_Arkaden_am_schonsten\"><\/span>When are the arcades at their most beautiful?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Before eight o'clock in the morning, on a Sunday morning. That's when the sun is low in the sky, bathing the terracotta facades around Piazza Santo Stefano and Via Farini in warm light, and the arches cast long shadows that lend depth to every scene.<\/p>\n<p>It\u2019s worth moving to a different spot to take in the sweeping panorama: From the observation deck near San Michele in Bosco, you can look out over the sea of red rooftops and see how the portici wind through the city like veins.<\/p>\n<p>On the other hand, avoid Via dell\u2019Indipendenza, Via Ugo Bassi, and Via Rizzoli on weekend afternoons. These three main thoroughfares carry all of the city\u2019s shopping traffic, and you won\u2019t see much of the architecture with all those shopping bags in the way.<\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"row vc_row wpb_row vc_row-fluid\"><div class=\"jeg-vc-wrapper\"><div class=\"wpb_column jeg_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-12\"><div class=\"jeg_wrapper wpb_wrapper\">\n\t<div  class=\"wpb_single_image wpb_content_element vc_align_left wpb_content_element\">\n\t\t\n\t\t<figure class=\"wpb_wrapper vc_figure\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"vc_single_image-wrapper\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1080\" src=\"https:\/\/italien.news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/ArkadenBolognaCanvapro.webp\" class=\"vc_single_image-img attachment-full\" alt=\"The elegant colonnade of the Portici di Bologna in the warm morning light\" title=\"Colonnade bathed in warm light, Bologna (Canva Pro)\" srcset=\"https:\/\/italien.news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/ArkadenBolognaCanvapro.webp 1920w, https:\/\/italien.news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/ArkadenBolognaCanvapro-300x169.webp 300w, https:\/\/italien.news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/ArkadenBolognaCanvapro-1024x576.webp 1024w, https:\/\/italien.news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/ArkadenBolognaCanvapro-768x432.webp 768w, https:\/\/italien.news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/ArkadenBolognaCanvapro-18x10.webp 18w, https:\/\/italien.news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/ArkadenBolognaCanvapro-750x422.webp 750w, https:\/\/italien.news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/ArkadenBolognaCanvapro-1140x641.webp 1140w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\" \/><\/div><figcaption class=\"vc_figure-caption\">Colonnade in the warm morning light with long shadows \u00b7 \u00a9 canva.com<\/figcaption>\n\t\t<\/figure>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"row vc_row wpb_row vc_row-fluid\"><div class=\"jeg-vc-wrapper\"><div class=\"wpb_column jeg_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-12\"><div class=\"jeg_wrapper wpb_wrapper\">\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<h2 class=\"inw-h\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Wo_isst_du_unter_den_Arkaden_am_besten\"><\/span>Where's the best place to eat under the arcades?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>All five spots on this editorial team\u2019s list are just a few minutes\u2019 walk from the most beautiful arcades and range from Michelin-starred restaurants to ice cream shops. Be sure to make a reservation well in advance at Trattoria da Me\u2014the place is small and always packed.<\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"inw-tablewrap\" style=\"overflow-x: auto;\">\n<table class=\"inw-table inw-table--spec\" style=\"width: 100%; table-layout: fixed; border-collapse: collapse; font-size: 15.5px; line-height: 1.6; margin: 0; min-width: 480px; word-break: normal; overflow-wrap: normal; hyphens: none;\">\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th scope=\"col\" style=\"width: 32%;\">Restaurant<\/th>\n<th scope=\"col\" style=\"width: 68%;\">Here's what you can expect<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<th scope=\"row\" style=\"word-break: normal; overflow-wrap: normal; hyphens: none;\">Ristorante I Portici<br \/>69 Via dell\u2019Indipendenza<\/th>\n<td>One Michelin star, held continuously since 2012, in the former Caf\u00e9-chantant of the Teatro Eden, built in 1899, beneath Art Nouveau frescoes. Executive Chef Nicola Annunziata, born in 1991, serves creative Mediterranean cuisine. Part of the hotel of the same name.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<th scope=\"row\" style=\"word-break: normal; overflow-wrap: normal; hyphens: none;\">Trattoria da Me<br \/>50\/a Via San Felice<\/th>\n<td>A Bolognese trattoria, founded in 1937 by her grandfather as Trattoria da Danio and reopened in 2016 by Elisa Rusconi. Freshly made pasta every day; the classic dish is the Cotoletta alla Bolognese with ham and Parmigiano.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<th scope=\"row\" style=\"word-break: normal; overflow-wrap: normal; hyphens: none;\">Osteria Bartolini<br \/>16 Piazza Malpighi<\/th>\n<td>Bib Gourmand 2026, fish from the Adriatic Sea at Palazzo Dondini Ghiselli; in the summer, tables are set up under an old plane tree. Only some of the seats are reserved\u2014if you don\u2019t have a table, you\u2019ll have to wait for the next one to open up.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<th scope=\"row\" style=\"word-break: normal; overflow-wrap: normal; hyphens: none;\">Ranzani 13<br \/>5\/12 Via Camillo Ranzani<\/th>\n<td>A pizzeria with a pub-like atmosphere in the university district, off the beaten path. Pizza made with semi-whole-wheat flour, gourmet burgers, and a rotating selection of craft beers.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<th scope=\"row\" style=\"word-break: normal; overflow-wrap: normal; hyphens: none;\">Santo Stefano Dairy<br \/>70\/c Via Santo Stefano<\/th>\n<td>An artisanal ice cream shop on the edge of Piazza Santo Stefano, rated three cones in the Gambero Rosso guide\u2014the highest possible rating. The pistachio comes from Bronte, and the vanilla from Tahiti. There\u2019s a line during peak hours.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"row vc_row wpb_row vc_row-fluid\"><div class=\"jeg-vc-wrapper\"><div class=\"wpb_column jeg_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-12\"><div class=\"jeg_wrapper wpb_wrapper\">\n\t<div  class=\"wpb_single_image wpb_content_element vc_align_left wpb_content_element\">\n\t\t\n\t\t<figure class=\"wpb_wrapper vc_figure\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"vc_single_image-wrapper\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1080\" src=\"https:\/\/italien.news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/ArkadenBolognaCanvapro-5.webp\" class=\"vc_single_image-img attachment-full\" alt=\"An evening on a restaurant terrace under the arcades in Bologna&#039;s historic center\" title=\"A restaurant under the arcades in Bologna at night (Canva Pro)\" srcset=\"https:\/\/italien.news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/ArkadenBolognaCanvapro-5.webp 1920w, https:\/\/italien.news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/ArkadenBolognaCanvapro-5-300x169.webp 300w, https:\/\/italien.news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/ArkadenBolognaCanvapro-5-1024x576.webp 1024w, https:\/\/italien.news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/ArkadenBolognaCanvapro-5-768x432.webp 768w, https:\/\/italien.news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/ArkadenBolognaCanvapro-5-18x10.webp 18w, https:\/\/italien.news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/ArkadenBolognaCanvapro-5-750x422.webp 750w, https:\/\/italien.news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/ArkadenBolognaCanvapro-5-1140x641.webp 1140w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\" \/><\/div><figcaption class=\"vc_figure-caption\">Restaurant tables under illuminated arcades in the evening \u00b7 \u00a9 canva.com<\/figcaption>\n\t\t<\/figure>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"row vc_row wpb_row vc_row-fluid\"><div class=\"jeg-vc-wrapper\"><div class=\"wpb_column jeg_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-12\"><div class=\"jeg_wrapper wpb_wrapper\">\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<h2 class=\"inw-h\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Wo_ubernachtest_du_in_Bologna\"><\/span>Where are you staying in Bologna?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>For the most authentic arcade experience, stay between Piazza Maggiore and Via dell\u2019Indipendenza; if you\u2019re leaving early the next day, you\u2019re better off staying near the train station. These seven accommodations cater to every budget.<\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"inw-tablewrap\" style=\"overflow-x: auto;\">\n<table class=\"inw-table inw-table--spec\" style=\"width: 100%; table-layout: fixed; border-collapse: collapse; font-size: 15.5px; line-height: 1.6; margin: 0; min-width: 480px; word-break: normal; overflow-wrap: normal; hyphens: none;\">\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th scope=\"col\" style=\"width: 32%;\">Accommodations<\/th>\n<th scope=\"col\" style=\"width: 68%;\">Here's what you can expect<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<th scope=\"row\" style=\"word-break: normal; overflow-wrap: normal; hyphens: none;\">Grand Hotel Majestic \u201eformerly Baglioni\u201c<br \/>8 Via dell\u2019Indipendenza<\/th>\n<td>The only hotel in Italy's top category <em>Five-Star Luxury<\/em> Located in Emilia-Romagna, this hotel features 109 rooms in an 18th-century palazzo that has been a hotel since 1912. The adjacent Palazzo Fava and the restaurant \u201eI Carracci\u201c are adorned with frescoes by the Carracci brothers.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<th scope=\"row\" style=\"word-break: normal; overflow-wrap: normal; hyphens: none;\">Art Hotel Commercianti<br \/>11 Via de\u2018 Pignattari<\/th>\n<td>A four-star hotel in a medieval building located directly behind the Basilica of San Petronio, featuring Gothic architectural elements and partially exposed wooden beams. Bike rentals included.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<th scope=\"row\" style=\"word-break: normal; overflow-wrap: normal; hyphens: none;\">I Portici Hotel<br \/>69 Via dell\u2019Indipendenza<\/th>\n<td>A four-star hotel located in the 19th-century Palazzo Maccaferri, which has been a hotel since 2007. During the restoration, 1,500 square meters of Art Nouveau murals were uncovered. It\u2019s a five-minute walk to the main train station and a ten-minute walk to Piazza Maggiore.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<th scope=\"row\" style=\"word-break: normal; overflow-wrap: normal; hyphens: none;\">Il Guercino Boutique Hotel<br \/>7 Via Luigi Serra<\/th>\n<td>A four-star hotel with 61 rooms, less than 300 meters from the main train station. A quiet courtyard, a small wellness area, bike rentals, and on-site parking\u2014perfect after a long day exploring the arcades.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<th scope=\"row\" style=\"word-break: normal; overflow-wrap: normal; hyphens: none;\">Starhotels Excelsior<br \/>51 Viale Pietramellara<\/th>\n<td>A four-star hotel right across from Bologna Centrale Station, with modern furnishings, a restaurant, and a free fitness center. The stress-free choice when traveling with heavy luggage.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<th scope=\"row\" style=\"word-break: normal; overflow-wrap: normal; hyphens: none;\">Dopa Hostel<br \/>41 Via Irnerio<\/th>\n<td>A design hostel in the university district with dorms and private rooms; breakfast included. Just a few minutes from the train station and Piazza Maggiore\u2014the most affordable option on this list.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<th scope=\"row\" style=\"word-break: normal; overflow-wrap: normal; hyphens: none;\">Casa Munay<br \/>3 Via Angelo Venturoli<\/th>\n<td>A family-run bed and breakfast with six rooms in a restored early 20th-century villa, featuring a palm garden and private parking. Just over two kilometers from Piazza Maggiore, with a bus stop right outside the door.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"row vc_row wpb_row vc_row-fluid\"><div class=\"jeg-vc-wrapper\"><div class=\"wpb_column jeg_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-12\"><div class=\"jeg_wrapper wpb_wrapper\">\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<p>\n<iframe class=\"lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/stay22.com\/embed\/685ef034cf10fe887af545c1\" id=\"stay22-widget\"  width=\"100%\" height=\"428\" frameborder=\"0\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"row vc_row wpb_row vc_row-fluid\"><div class=\"jeg-vc-wrapper\"><div class=\"wpb_column jeg_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-12\"><div class=\"jeg_wrapper wpb_wrapper\">\n\t<div  class=\"wpb_single_image wpb_content_element vc_align_left wpb_content_element\">\n\t\t\n\t\t<figure class=\"wpb_wrapper vc_figure\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"vc_single_image-wrapper\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1080\" src=\"https:\/\/italien.news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/ArkadenBolognaCortyn-_-Shutterstock.com-2.webp\" class=\"vc_single_image-img attachment-full\" alt=\"A square in Bologna with a medieval tower and arcaded houses\" title=\"Square with a tower in Bologna (Cortyn \/ Shutterstock.com)\" srcset=\"https:\/\/italien.news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/ArkadenBolognaCortyn-_-Shutterstock.com-2.webp 1920w, https:\/\/italien.news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/ArkadenBolognaCortyn-_-Shutterstock.com-2-300x169.webp 300w, https:\/\/italien.news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/ArkadenBolognaCortyn-_-Shutterstock.com-2-1024x576.webp 1024w, https:\/\/italien.news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/ArkadenBolognaCortyn-_-Shutterstock.com-2-768x432.webp 768w, https:\/\/italien.news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/ArkadenBolognaCortyn-_-Shutterstock.com-2-18x10.webp 18w, https:\/\/italien.news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/ArkadenBolognaCortyn-_-Shutterstock.com-2-750x422.webp 750w, https:\/\/italien.news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/ArkadenBolognaCortyn-_-Shutterstock.com-2-1140x641.webp 1140w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\" \/><\/div><figcaption class=\"vc_figure-caption\">Medieval tower above Bologna's arcaded houses \u00b7 \u00a9 shutterstock.com<\/figcaption>\n\t\t<\/figure>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"row vc_row wpb_row vc_row-fluid\"><div class=\"jeg-vc-wrapper\"><div class=\"wpb_column jeg_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-12\"><div class=\"jeg_wrapper wpb_wrapper\">\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<h2 class=\"inw-h\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Wie_kommst_du_zu_den_Portici_di_Bologna\"><\/span>How do you get to the Portici di Bologna?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The best way to get there is by train. Bologna Centrale is one of Italy\u2019s major transportation hubs, and from the station plaza, the arcaded Via dell\u2019Indipendenza leads you straight into the historic center\u2014about a fifteen-minute walk, entirely under cover.<\/p>\n<p>It gets more complicated if you're driving. The Old Town is a strictly regulated low-emission zone (<em>ZTL - Zona a Traffico Limitato<\/em>), the cameras read every license plate. Unauthorized entry is punishable under Article 7 of the Italian Highway Code; in Bologna, the base fine is about 84 euros, and with delivery fees, the total comes to about 100 euros. Therefore, make sure to <strong>Piazza VIII Agosto Parking Garage<\/strong> (Operated by APCOA, approximately 980 spaces, open around the clock), which is located just outside the ZTL and is about a ten-minute walk from Piazza Maggiore. Access it via Via Irnerio. On Fridays and Saturdays, it\u2019s often full because of the Montagnola Market.<\/p>\n<p>When it comes to accessibility, Bologna is more advanced than many other Italian historic centers: Most of the portici along the main streets are step-free and accessible via ramps, and a tactile map of the World Heritage sites has been available since 2026. The old wooden porticoes and the climb up to San Luca, with its uneven historic cobblestones and sections of stairs, remain challenging.<\/p>\n<p>By the way: Cycling and riding e-scooters are prohibited under the arcades\u2014the portici are considered sidewalks. Enforcement is rare, which is why you\u2019ll still encounter oncoming traffic in narrow spots. Walk carefully there.<\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"row vc_row wpb_row vc_row-fluid\"><div class=\"jeg-vc-wrapper\"><div class=\"wpb_column jeg_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-12\"><div class=\"jeg_wrapper wpb_wrapper\">\n\t<div  class=\"wpb_single_image wpb_content_element vc_align_left wpb_content_element\">\n\t\t\n\t\t<figure class=\"wpb_wrapper vc_figure\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"vc_single_image-wrapper\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1080\" src=\"https:\/\/italien.news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/ArkadenBologna-Elen-Marlen-_-Shutterstock.com_.webp\" class=\"vc_single_image-img attachment-full\" alt=\"A very busy arcade on a main street in Bologna\" title=\"A bustling main street lined with arcades in Bologna (Elen Marlen \/ Shutterstock.com)\" srcset=\"https:\/\/italien.news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/ArkadenBologna-Elen-Marlen-_-Shutterstock.com_.webp 1920w, https:\/\/italien.news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/ArkadenBologna-Elen-Marlen-_-Shutterstock.com_-300x169.webp 300w, https:\/\/italien.news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/ArkadenBologna-Elen-Marlen-_-Shutterstock.com_-1024x576.webp 1024w, https:\/\/italien.news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/ArkadenBologna-Elen-Marlen-_-Shutterstock.com_-768x432.webp 768w, https:\/\/italien.news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/ArkadenBologna-Elen-Marlen-_-Shutterstock.com_-18x10.webp 18w, https:\/\/italien.news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/ArkadenBologna-Elen-Marlen-_-Shutterstock.com_-750x422.webp 750w, https:\/\/italien.news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/ArkadenBologna-Elen-Marlen-_-Shutterstock.com_-1140x641.webp 1140w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\" \/><\/div><figcaption class=\"vc_figure-caption\">A dense crowd under the arcades of a main street \u00b7 \u00a9 shutterstock.com<\/figcaption>\n\t\t<\/figure>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"row vc_row wpb_row vc_row-fluid\"><div class=\"jeg-vc-wrapper\"><div class=\"wpb_column jeg_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-12\"><div class=\"jeg_wrapper wpb_wrapper\">\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<h2 class=\"inw-h\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Lohnen_sich_die_Portici_fur_dich\"><\/span>Are the Portici worth it for you?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>To be honest: it\u2019s not the same for everyone. The arcades aren\u2019t a museum with specific highlights, but rather an atmosphere that unfolds as you walk through them. Those who want to check items off a list will be disappointed\u2014but those who let themselves be carried along will discover what is perhaps the most pleasant downtown area in Italy.<\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"inw-duo\">\n<div class=\"inw-duo-panel\">\n<div class=\"inw-kicker\" style=\"display: block; font-size: 11px; font-weight: 600; letter-spacing: 0.2em; text-transform: uppercase; color: #5F7355; margin: 0 0 8px;\">IS IT WORTH IT FOR<\/div>\n<ul>\n<li>Strollers with no set plan<\/li>\n<li>Architecture and history enthusiasts<\/li>\n<li>Traveling in the Rain or Heat<\/li>\n<li>Photographers in the early morning hours<\/li>\n<li>Runners and hikers heading toward San Luca<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"inw-duo-panel\">\n<div class=\"inw-kicker\" style=\"display: block; font-size: 11px; font-weight: 600; letter-spacing: 0.2em; text-transform: uppercase; color: #5F7355; margin: 0 0 8px;\">LESS SUITABLE FOR<\/div>\n<ul>\n<li>Short Visits with a Sightseeing List<\/li>\n<li>A stroller on old cobblestones<\/li>\n<li>Wheelchair on the way to San Luca<\/li>\n<li>People seeking peace and quiet on a weekend afternoon<\/li>\n<li>For those looking for places to eat only along the main street<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"row vc_row wpb_row vc_row-fluid\"><div class=\"jeg-vc-wrapper\"><div class=\"wpb_column jeg_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-12\"><div class=\"jeg_wrapper wpb_wrapper\">\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<h2 class=\"inw-h\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Welche_Ausfluge_lassen_sich_anschliesen\"><\/span>What other excursions can be added to this itinerary?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Bologna is located along the high-speed rail line; you can reach three worthwhile destinations in under an hour. For the region as a whole, you'll find information in the <a href=\"https:\/\/italien.news\/en\/travel\/regions\/emilia-romagna-travel-guide\/\">Emilia-Romagna Travel Guide<\/a> the overview, for the city itself in the <a href=\"https:\/\/italien.news\/en\/travel\/emilia-romagna\/bologna\/bologna-travel-guide\/\">Bologna Travel Guide<\/a> The insider tips.<\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"inw-tablewrap\" style=\"overflow-x: auto;\">\n<table class=\"inw-table inw-table--spec\" style=\"width: 100%; table-layout: fixed; border-collapse: collapse; font-size: 15.5px; line-height: 1.6; margin: 0; min-width: 480px; word-break: normal; overflow-wrap: normal; hyphens: none;\">\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th scope=\"col\" style=\"width: 32%;\">Objective<\/th>\n<th scope=\"col\" style=\"width: 68%;\">Here's what you can expect<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<th scope=\"row\" style=\"word-break: normal; overflow-wrap: normal; hyphens: none;\">Modena<br \/>about 40 minutes by train<\/th>\n<td>Home of Aceto Balsamico Tradizionale, the Romanesque cathedral, and Piazza Grande\u2014a UNESCO World Heritage Site\u2014as well as the <a href=\"https:\/\/italien.news\/en\/travel\/emilia-romagna\/modena\/enzo-ferrari-museum\/\">Enzo Ferrari Museum<\/a>. It's a full-day trip; you'll be back in the evening.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<th scope=\"row\" style=\"word-break: normal; overflow-wrap: normal; hyphens: none;\">Parma<br \/>about 1 hour by train<\/th>\n<td>Ham and Parmigiano are just the beginning: <a href=\"https:\/\/italien.news\/en\/travel\/emilia-romagna\/places-of-interest-parma\/\">Baptistery, Teatro Regio<\/a> and a relaxed, elegant urban vibe. Perfect with a tasting.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<th scope=\"row\" style=\"word-break: normal; overflow-wrap: normal; hyphens: none;\">Ferrara<br \/>about 30 minutes by train<\/th>\n<td>A Renaissance city of the Este family with a moated castle and wide, bike-friendly streets\u2014a stark contrast to medieval Bologna. In May, the <a href=\"https:\/\/italien.news\/en\/travel\/emilia-romagna\/ferrara\/palio-di-ferrara\/\">Palio di Ferrara<\/a>.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<th scope=\"row\" style=\"word-break: normal; overflow-wrap: normal; hyphens: none;\">Colli Bolognesi<br \/>by bus or car<\/th>\n<td>The hills just outside the city, with wineries and panoramic views. A peaceful way to spend an afternoon when the city center gets too crowded for you.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"row vc_row wpb_row vc_row-fluid\"><div class=\"jeg-vc-wrapper\"><div class=\"wpb_column jeg_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-12\"><div class=\"jeg_wrapper wpb_wrapper\"><div class=\"vc_empty_space\"   style=\"height: 32px\"><span class=\"vc_empty_space_inner\"><\/span><\/div><div  class=\"jeg_postblock_3 jeg_postblock jeg_module_hook jeg_pagination_disable jeg_col_3o3 jnews_module__1_6af1c4e2e382f  jeg_pb_boxed    with-format-icon\" data-unique=\"jnews_module__1_6af1c4e2e382f\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"jeg_posts jeg_block_container\">\n                \n                <div class=\"jeg_posts jeg_load_more_flag\">\n                <article class=\"jeg_post jeg_pl_md_2 format-standard\">\n                <div class=\"jeg_thumb\">\n                    \n                    <a href=\"https:\/\/italien.news\/en\/travel\/emilia-romagna\/bologna\/bologna-reisefuehrer\/\" aria-label=\"Read article: Bologna travel guide: insider tips for the red city under the arcades\"><div class=\"thumbnail-container animate-lazy  size-715\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"350\" height=\"250\" src=\"https:\/\/italien.news\/wp-content\/themes\/jnews\/assets\/img\/jeg-empty.png\" class=\"attachment-jnews-350x250 size-jnews-350x250 lazyload wp-post-image\" alt=\"Bologna travel guide, Emilia-Romagna, Italy \u00a9 shutterstock.com\" sizes=\"(max-width: 350px) 100vw, 350px\" data-src=\"https:\/\/italien.news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Bologna-350x250.webp\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/italien.news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Bologna-350x250.webp 350w, https:\/\/italien.news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Bologna-120x86.webp 120w, https:\/\/italien.news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Bologna-750x536.webp 750w, https:\/\/italien.news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Bologna-1140x815.webp 1140w\" data-sizes=\"auto\" data-expand=\"700\" \/><\/div><\/a>\n                <\/div>\n                <div class=\"jeg_postblock_content\">\n                    <h3 class=\"jeg_post_title\">\n                        <a href=\"https:\/\/italien.news\/en\/travel\/emilia-romagna\/bologna\/bologna-reisefuehrer\/\">Bologna travel guide: insider tips for the red city under the arcades<\/a>\n                    <\/h3>\n                    <div class=\"jeg_post_meta\"><div class=\"jeg_meta_date\"><a href=\"https:\/\/italien.news\/en\/travel\/emilia-romagna\/bologna\/bologna-reisefuehrer\/\"><div class=\"jeg-fa-4 jeg-icon-svg jeg-svg-clock-o\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 1536 1792\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><g transform=\"translate(0 1536) scale(1 -1)\"><path fill=\"currentColor\" d=\"M896 992v-448q0 -14 -9 -23t-23 -9h-320q-14 0 -23 9t-9 23v64q0 14 9 23t23 9h224v352q0 14 9 23t23 9h64q14 0 23 -9t9 -23zM1312 640q0 148 -73 273t-198 198t-273 73t-273 -73t-198 -198t-73 -273t73 -273t198 -198t273 -73t273 73t198 198t73 273zM1536 640 q0 -209 -103 -385.5t-279.5 -279.5t-385.5 -103t-385.5 103t-279.5 279.5t-103 385.5t103 385.5t279.5 279.5t385.5 103t385.5 -103t279.5 -279.5t103 -385.5z\"\/><\/g><\/svg><\/div> July 3, 2026<\/a><\/div><\/div>\n                    <div class=\"jeg_post_excerpt\">\n                        <p>Arcades, Cupids, and Authentic Tortellini: An Insider's Guide to Bologna It's just half past seven in the morning, and Piazza Maggiore is waking up in a soft, almost surreal shade of pink. 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class=\"jeg_wrapper wpb_wrapper\">\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<p>\nOne last tip that you won't find in any travel guide\u2014and that you can check for yourself in five minutes:<\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"inw-card inw-card--warm\" style=\"border: 1px solid #ECE6DC; border-radius: 2px; padding: 30px 32px; background: linear-gradient(150deg, #FBF8F3 0%, #FFFEFC 55%, #FFFFFF 100%); color: #2B3138; line-height: 1.7;\">\n<div class=\"inw-kicker\" style=\"display: block; font-size: 11px; font-weight: 600; letter-spacing: 0.2em; text-transform: uppercase; color: #8A6B41; margin: 0 0 12px;\">EDITOR'S INSIDER TIP<\/div>\n<h2 class=\"inw-h\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Die_holzernen_Arkaden_der_Via_Marsala\"><\/span>The wooden arcades of Via Marsala<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<hr class=\"inw-hr\" style=\"width: 34px; height: 2px; border: 0; background: #8A6B41; margin: 0 0 20px;\">\n<p style=\"margin: 0 0 14px;\">Today, almost all portici are made of brick or stone\u2014the decree of 1568 had a profound effect. On Via Marsala, however, there are still several of the rare wooden arcades, and a few streets away, on Strada Maggiore, the Corte Isolani\u2019s portico rests on nine-meter-high oak beams dating from around 1250.<\/p>\n<p style=\"margin: 0 0 14px;\">Place your hand on one of these cracked beams. The wood is the original, not restored stone\u2014and it\u2019s the only place in Bologna where you can actually touch the Middle Ages. It\u2019s just two minutes from Via dell\u2019Indipendenza and is usually completely empty.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"row vc_row wpb_row vc_row-fluid\"><div class=\"jeg-vc-wrapper\"><div class=\"wpb_column jeg_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-12\"><div class=\"jeg_wrapper wpb_wrapper\">\n\t<div  class=\"wpb_single_image wpb_content_element vc_align_left wpb_content_element\">\n\t\t\n\t\t<figure class=\"wpb_wrapper vc_figure\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"vc_single_image-wrapper\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1080\" src=\"https:\/\/italien.news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/ArkadenBolognaCortyn-_-Shutterstock.com_.webp\" class=\"vc_single_image-img attachment-full\" alt=\"A deserted arcade in Bologna early in the morning, with a lantern\" title=\"Empty Portico in Bologna (Cortyn \/ Shutterstock.com)\" srcset=\"https:\/\/italien.news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/ArkadenBolognaCortyn-_-Shutterstock.com_.webp 1920w, https:\/\/italien.news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/ArkadenBolognaCortyn-_-Shutterstock.com_-300x169.webp 300w, https:\/\/italien.news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/ArkadenBolognaCortyn-_-Shutterstock.com_-1024x576.webp 1024w, https:\/\/italien.news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/ArkadenBolognaCortyn-_-Shutterstock.com_-768x432.webp 768w, https:\/\/italien.news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/ArkadenBolognaCortyn-_-Shutterstock.com_-18x10.webp 18w, https:\/\/italien.news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/ArkadenBolognaCortyn-_-Shutterstock.com_-750x422.webp 750w, https:\/\/italien.news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/ArkadenBolognaCortyn-_-Shutterstock.com_-1140x641.webp 1140w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\" \/><\/div><figcaption class=\"vc_figure-caption\">A deserted arcade early in the morning \u00b7 \u00a9 shutterstock.com<\/figcaption>\n\t\t<\/figure>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"row vc_row wpb_row vc_row-fluid\"><div class=\"jeg-vc-wrapper\"><div class=\"wpb_column jeg_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-12\"><div class=\"jeg_wrapper wpb_wrapper\">\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<h2 class=\"inw-h\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Ein_Spaziergang_der_nichts_kostet\"><\/span>A walk that costs nothing<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The portici aren\u2019t just an architectural bonus\u2014they are the city. And since admission is free, your travel budget is entirely available for what Bologna is also world-class at\u2014the food. When the sky over Emilia-Romagna clouds over in the late afternoon and the first raindrops fall on the rooftops, that\u2019s when you truly understand the structure: turn up your collar, tuck your umbrella in your pocket, and head on to the next plate of tagliatelle.<\/p>\n<p>The next concrete step: Start at Piazza Galvani under the Pavaglione, walk across Piazza Santo Stefano to Via Marsala, and only then decide whether to head to San Luca on foot or by tram.<\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"row vc_row wpb_row vc_row-fluid\"><div class=\"jeg-vc-wrapper\"><div class=\"wpb_column jeg_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-12\"><div class=\"jeg_wrapper wpb_wrapper\"><div class=\"vc_empty_space\"   style=\"height: 32px\"><span class=\"vc_empty_space_inner\"><\/span><\/div><div  class=\"jeg_block_heading jeg_block_heading_6 jeg_alignleft jnews_module__2_6af1c4e2e7415\">\n                <h3 class=\"jeg_block_title\"><span>Map: Bologna, Emilia-Romagna<\/span><\/h3>\n                \n            <\/div><div class=\"wpb_gmaps_widget wpb_content_element vc_map_responsive\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><div class=\"wpb_map_wraper\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/maps.google.com\/maps?q=Bologna&#038;t=m&#038;z=14&#038;output=embed&#038;iwloc=near\" title=\"Bologna\" aria-label=\"Bologna\" ><\/iframe><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"row vc_row wpb_row vc_row-fluid\"><div class=\"jeg-vc-wrapper\"><div class=\"wpb_column jeg_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-12\"><div class=\"jeg_wrapper wpb_wrapper\"><div  class=\"jeg_block_heading jeg_block_heading_6 jeg_alignleft jnews_module__3_6af1c4e2e7724\">\n                <h3 class=\"jeg_block_title\"><span>Things to Do in Emilia-Romagna<\/span><\/h3>\n                \n            <\/div>\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<div data-tiqets-widget=\"discovery\" data-cards-layout=\"responsive\" data-content-type=\"venue\" data-item_count=\"6\" data-hide-destination-link=\"true\" data-destination-type=\"city\" data-destination-id=\"71986\" data-slug-ids=\"\" data-partner=\"italiennews\" data-tq-campaign=\"ArkadenBologna\"><\/div>\n<p><script defer src=\"https:\/\/widgets.tiqets.com\/loader.js\"><\/script><\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"row vc_row wpb_row vc_row-fluid\"><div class=\"jeg-vc-wrapper\"><div class=\"wpb_column jeg_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-12\"><div class=\"jeg_wrapper wpb_wrapper\"><div  class=\"jeg_block_heading jeg_block_heading_6 jeg_alignleft jnews_module__4_6af1c4e2e7a88\">\n                <h3 class=\"jeg_block_title\"><span>FAQ - Frequently Asked Questions About the Portici di Bologna<\/span><\/h3>\n                \n            <\/div><div  class='jnews-faq-wrapper jnews_module__5_6af1c4e2e7c5a style-4'>\n\t\t\t\t    \n        <div class=\"list-wrapper expand\">\n            <a class=\"list-toogle\" href=\"#\" aria-label=\"Toggle FAQ: How many arches does the Portico of San Luca have?\">\n                <h5 class=\"question\">How many arches does the Portico of San Luca have?<\/h5>\n                <svg class=\"faq-icon\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"14\" height=\"8\" viewbox=\"0 0 14 8\" fill=\"none\">\n                    <path d=\"M13.6152 0.369517C13.3685 0.132903 13.0341 0 12.6855 0C12.3368 0 12.0024 0.132903 11.7557 0.369517L6.98417 4.95184L2.21262 0.369517C1.96321 0.146331 1.63333 0.024827 1.29248 0.0306025C0.951625 0.0363779 0.626413 0.168982 0.385357 0.400478C0.1443 0.631975 0.00621891 0.94429 0.00020504 1.27162C-0.00580883 1.59896 0.120714 1.91576 0.353117 2.15528L6.05442 7.63048C6.30111 7.8671 6.63551 8 6.98417 8C7.33283 8 7.66723 7.8671 7.91392 7.63048L13.6152 2.15528C13.8616 1.91837 14 1.59723 14 1.2624C14 0.927566 13.8616 0.606426 13.6152 0.369517Z\" fill=\"black\" \/>\n                <\/svg>\n            <\/a>\n            <div class=\"card-expand\">\n                <p>Between 658 and 666\u2014the exact number depends on how you count them. The city of Bologna explicitly points out that the often-cited figure of 666 arches is slightly too high.<\/p>\n\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n        <div class=\"list-wrapper\">\n            <a class=\"list-toogle\" href=\"#\" aria-label=\"Toggle FAQ: How long does it take to hike up to San Luca?\">\n                <h5 class=\"question\">How long does it take to hike up to San Luca?<\/h5>\n                <svg class=\"faq-icon\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"14\" height=\"8\" viewbox=\"0 0 14 8\" fill=\"none\">\n                    <path d=\"M13.6152 0.369517C13.3685 0.132903 13.0341 0 12.6855 0C12.3368 0 12.0024 0.132903 11.7557 0.369517L6.98417 4.95184L2.21262 0.369517C1.96321 0.146331 1.63333 0.024827 1.29248 0.0306025C0.951625 0.0363779 0.626413 0.168982 0.385357 0.400478C0.1443 0.631975 0.00621891 0.94429 0.00020504 1.27162C-0.00580883 1.59896 0.120714 1.91576 0.353117 2.15528L6.05442 7.63048C6.30111 7.8671 6.63551 8 6.98417 8C7.33283 8 7.66723 7.8671 7.91392 7.63048L13.6152 2.15528C13.8616 1.91837 14 1.59723 14 1.2624C14 0.927566 13.8616 0.606426 13.6152 0.369517Z\" fill=\"black\" \/>\n                <\/svg>\n            <\/a>\n            <div class=\"card-expand\" style=\"display: none;\">\n                <p>Depending on your pace, the nearly four-kilometer route takes 45 to 90 minutes. The first one and a half kilometers are flat, after which the trail climbs steadily, partly over steps.<\/p>\n\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n        <div class=\"list-wrapper\">\n            <a class=\"list-toogle\" href=\"#\" aria-label=\"Toggle FAQ: Is it allowed to ride a bike under the portici?\">\n                <h5 class=\"question\">Is it allowed to ride a bike under the portici?<\/h5>\n                <svg class=\"faq-icon\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"14\" height=\"8\" viewbox=\"0 0 14 8\" fill=\"none\">\n                    <path d=\"M13.6152 0.369517C13.3685 0.132903 13.0341 0 12.6855 0C12.3368 0 12.0024 0.132903 11.7557 0.369517L6.98417 4.95184L2.21262 0.369517C1.96321 0.146331 1.63333 0.024827 1.29248 0.0306025C0.951625 0.0363779 0.626413 0.168982 0.385357 0.400478C0.1443 0.631975 0.00621891 0.94429 0.00020504 1.27162C-0.00580883 1.59896 0.120714 1.91576 0.353117 2.15528L6.05442 7.63048C6.30111 7.8671 6.63551 8 6.98417 8C7.33283 8 7.66723 7.8671 7.91392 7.63048L13.6152 2.15528C13.8616 1.91837 14 1.59723 14 1.2624C14 0.927566 13.8616 0.606426 13.6152 0.369517Z\" fill=\"black\" \/>\n                <\/svg>\n            <\/a>\n            <div class=\"card-expand\" style=\"display: none;\">\n                <p>No. The arcades are considered sidewalks, so bicycles and e-scooters are not allowed there. However, enforcement is rare, which is why you\u2019ll still come across cyclists there.<\/p>\n\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n        <div class=\"list-wrapper\">\n            <a class=\"list-toogle\" href=\"#\" aria-label=\"Toggle FAQ: Do the portici really protect you from the rain?\">\n                <h5 class=\"question\">Do the portici really keep the rain out?<\/h5>\n                <svg class=\"faq-icon\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"14\" height=\"8\" viewbox=\"0 0 14 8\" fill=\"none\">\n                    <path d=\"M13.6152 0.369517C13.3685 0.132903 13.0341 0 12.6855 0C12.3368 0 12.0024 0.132903 11.7557 0.369517L6.98417 4.95184L2.21262 0.369517C1.96321 0.146331 1.63333 0.024827 1.29248 0.0306025C0.951625 0.0363779 0.626413 0.168982 0.385357 0.400478C0.1443 0.631975 0.00621891 0.94429 0.00020504 1.27162C-0.00580883 1.59896 0.120714 1.91576 0.353117 2.15528L6.05442 7.63048C6.30111 7.8671 6.63551 8 6.98417 8C7.33283 8 7.66723 7.8671 7.91392 7.63048L13.6152 2.15528C13.8616 1.91837 14 1.59723 14 1.2624C14 0.927566 13.8616 0.606426 13.6152 0.369517Z\" fill=\"black\" \/>\n                <\/svg>\n            <\/a>\n            <div class=\"card-expand\" style=\"display: none;\">\n                <p>For the most part, yes. They crisscross the city center so thoroughly that many routes can be covered without an umbrella even in heavy rain\u2014from the train station to Piazza Maggiore, for example, all the way through.<\/p>\n\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n        <div class=\"list-wrapper\">\n            <a class=\"list-toogle\" href=\"#\" aria-label=\"Toggle FAQ: Are the portici accessible?\">\n                <h5 class=\"question\">Are the portici accessible?<\/h5>\n                <svg class=\"faq-icon\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"14\" height=\"8\" viewbox=\"0 0 14 8\" fill=\"none\">\n                    <path d=\"M13.6152 0.369517C13.3685 0.132903 13.0341 0 12.6855 0C12.3368 0 12.0024 0.132903 11.7557 0.369517L6.98417 4.95184L2.21262 0.369517C1.96321 0.146331 1.63333 0.024827 1.29248 0.0306025C0.951625 0.0363779 0.626413 0.168982 0.385357 0.400478C0.1443 0.631975 0.00621891 0.94429 0.00020504 1.27162C-0.00580883 1.59896 0.120714 1.91576 0.353117 2.15528L6.05442 7.63048C6.30111 7.8671 6.63551 8 6.98417 8C7.33283 8 7.66723 7.8671 7.91392 7.63048L13.6152 2.15528C13.8616 1.91837 14 1.59723 14 1.2624C14 0.927566 13.8616 0.606426 13.6152 0.369517Z\" fill=\"black\" \/>\n                <\/svg>\n            <\/a>\n            <div class=\"card-expand\" style=\"display: none;\">\n                <p>Along the main streets, the route is largely step-free and features ramps. The old wooden arcades with uneven cobblestones and the climb to San Luca remain challenging.<\/p>\n\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n        <div class=\"list-wrapper\">\n            <a class=\"list-toogle\" href=\"#\" aria-label=\"Toggle FAQ: Where is Bologna&#039;s narrowest portico located?\">\n                <h5 class=\"question\">Where is Bologna's narrowest portico located?<\/h5>\n                <svg class=\"faq-icon\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"14\" height=\"8\" viewbox=\"0 0 14 8\" fill=\"none\">\n                    <path d=\"M13.6152 0.369517C13.3685 0.132903 13.0341 0 12.6855 0C12.3368 0 12.0024 0.132903 11.7557 0.369517L6.98417 4.95184L2.21262 0.369517C1.96321 0.146331 1.63333 0.024827 1.29248 0.0306025C0.951625 0.0363779 0.626413 0.168982 0.385357 0.400478C0.1443 0.631975 0.00621891 0.94429 0.00020504 1.27162C-0.00580883 1.59896 0.120714 1.91576 0.353117 2.15528L6.05442 7.63048C6.30111 7.8671 6.63551 8 6.98417 8C7.33283 8 7.66723 7.8671 7.91392 7.63048L13.6152 2.15528C13.8616 1.91837 14 1.59723 14 1.2624C14 0.927566 13.8616 0.606426 13.6152 0.369517Z\" fill=\"black\" \/>\n                <\/svg>\n            <\/a>\n            <div class=\"card-expand\" style=\"display: none;\">\n                <p>On Via Senzanome in the Saragozza neighborhood. It is just 95 centimeters wide. The tallest one, at nearly ten meters, stands on Via Altabella next to the Archdiocese Palace.<\/p>\n\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n        <div class=\"list-wrapper\">\n            <a class=\"list-toogle\" href=\"#\" aria-label=\"Toggle FAQ: What does the name Pavaglione mean?\">\n                <h5 class=\"question\">What does the name Pavaglione mean?<\/h5>\n                <svg class=\"faq-icon\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"14\" height=\"8\" viewbox=\"0 0 14 8\" fill=\"none\">\n                    <path d=\"M13.6152 0.369517C13.3685 0.132903 13.0341 0 12.6855 0C12.3368 0 12.0024 0.132903 11.7557 0.369517L6.98417 4.95184L2.21262 0.369517C1.96321 0.146331 1.63333 0.024827 1.29248 0.0306025C0.951625 0.0363779 0.626413 0.168982 0.385357 0.400478C0.1443 0.631975 0.00621891 0.94429 0.00020504 1.27162C-0.00580883 1.59896 0.120714 1.91576 0.353117 2.15528L6.05442 7.63048C6.30111 7.8671 6.63551 8 6.98417 8C7.33283 8 7.66723 7.8671 7.91392 7.63048L13.6152 2.15528C13.8616 1.91837 14 1.59723 14 1.2624C14 0.927566 13.8616 0.606426 13.6152 0.369517Z\" fill=\"black\" \/>\n                <\/svg>\n            <\/a>\n            <div class=\"card-expand\" style=\"display: none;\">\n                <p><em>Pavaj\u00e5n<\/em> means \"pavilion\" in the Bolognese dialect. For centuries, the silk cocoon market was held in Piazza del Pavaglione, now known as Piazza Galvani.<\/p>\n\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n\t\t    <\/div><div class=\"vc_empty_space\"   style=\"height: 32px\"><span class=\"vc_empty_space_inner\"><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"row vc_row wpb_row vc_row-fluid\"><div class=\"jeg-vc-wrapper\"><div class=\"wpb_column jeg_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-12\"><div class=\"jeg_wrapper wpb_wrapper\"><div class=\"vc_empty_space\"   style=\"height: 32px\"><span class=\"vc_empty_space_inner\"><\/span><\/div><div  class=\"jeg_block_heading jeg_block_heading_6 jeg_alignleft jnews_module__13_6af1c4e2e835f\">\n                <h3 class=\"jeg_block_title\"><span>Experiences &amp; sights<\/span><\/h3>\n                \n            <\/div>\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<div data-gyg-widget=\"auto\" data-gyg-partner-id=\"YG2S81E\" data-gyg-cmp=\"Italien.News\"><\/div>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<div class=\"vc_empty_space\"   style=\"height: 32px\"><span class=\"vc_empty_space_inner\"><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"row vc_row wpb_row vc_row-fluid\"><div class=\"jeg-vc-wrapper\"><div class=\"wpb_column jeg_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-12\"><div class=\"jeg_wrapper wpb_wrapper\">\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element\" id=\"Hinweis#1\">\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<p>\n<span class=\"inw-source\" style=\"display: block; font-size: 10px; line-height: 1.5; letter-spacing: 0.01em; color: #6B747E; border-top: 1px solid #E3E7EC; padding-top: 14px; margin: 26px 0 0;\">Note: Italien.news does not own or operate the attractions, accommodations, or events described here and is not liable for program changes, cancellations, or incorrect information. 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Heritage Site<\/a> (accessed August 2026)<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/whc.unesco.org\/en\/list\/1650\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">UNESCO World Heritage Center \u2014 The Porticoes of Bologna<\/a> (accessed August 2026)<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bolognawelcome.com\/de\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Bologna Welcome \u2014 UNESCO Portici and San Luca Express<\/a> (accessed August 2026)<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/guide.michelin.com\/gb\/en\/emilia-romagna\/bologna\/restaurants\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Michelin Guide Italy 2026 \u2014 Bologna<\/a> (accessed August 2026)<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.apcoa.it\/sosta-breve\/sedi\/bologna\/piazza-viii-agosto\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">APCOA \u2014 Piazza VIII Agosto Parking Garage<\/a> (accessed August 2026)<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/details>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Portici di Bologna stretch 62 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