Piazza Santo Stefano, Medieval square in central Bologna, Italy
The triangular Piazza Santo Stefano extends from Via Santo Stefano, surrounded by Gothic and Renaissance palaces with continuous porticoes on both sides.
During the Middle Ages, the square developed around the Basilica of Santo Stefano complex, which medieval residents called Seven Churches due to its interconnected religious buildings.
The square hosts regular antique markets, musical performances, and community gatherings, maintaining its position as a central meeting point for Bologna residents.
Visitors can reach the square by walking from the Two Towers, with multiple dining options available under the surrounding porticoes throughout the day.
The square features terracotta heads decorating the frieze of Palazzo Bolognini Amorini Salina, representing different social classes from medieval Bologna.
Location: Bologna
GPS coordinates: 44.49227,11.34814
Latest update: May 12, 2025 16:39
Bologna offers many photography subjects, from medieval towers to Renaissance palaces. The covered arcades stretch for miles, connecting squares, churches, and historic buildings. The Neptune Fountain stands beside Piazza Maggiore, the heart of the city. The Two Towers rise above the streets and have been landmarks for centuries. Santo Stefano Basilica consists of several connected churches, while the Sanctuary of the Madonna of San Luca sits on a hill, reached by one of the longest porticoes in the world. The university district shows buildings from medieval and Renaissance periods, including the Archiginnasio with its anatomical theater. The botanical garden provides a quiet green space, and parks like Giardini Margherita and Montagnola Park offer places to rest. Smaller discoveries like the window on Via Piella give views of the Moline canal. Palaces, libraries, and museums complete the photographic range of this city that has kept its historic character.
Santo Stefano Church
41 m
Corte Isolani
128 m
San Giovanni in Monte
160 m
International Museum and Library of Music
181 m
Palazzo Pepoli
121 m
Museo Ottocento Bologna
161 m
Palazzo Pepoli Campogrande
158 m
Palazzo Isolani
24 m
Palazzo Sanguinetti
183 m
Palazzo Bolognini Amorini
39 m
Palazzo di Residenza della Cassa di Risparmio in Bologna
185 m
Palazzo Sampieri Talon
137 m
Torre degli Alberici
177 m
Church of St. Michael
185 m
Casa Saraceni
181 m
Museo della Storia di Bologna
126 m
Palazzo Hercolani-Bonora
87 m
Casa Isolani
122 m
University Library of the Department of History Cultures Civilization. Modern History Section
174 m
Museo di Santo Stefano
33 m
Museum of the History of Bologna
143 m
Palazzo Rossi, Bologna
145 m
Case Seracchioli
185 m
Casa-torre Alberici - Casa Bolognini
181 m
Case Bovi
17 m
Palazzo Malvasia
141 m
Casa Rossini
137 m
Ex Convento di San Giovanni in Monte
178 mReviews
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