Piazza Maggiore, Main square in Bologna, Italy
Piazza Maggiore spans 115 meters in length and 60 meters in width, enclosed by significant medieval and Renaissance buildings of Bologna's historic center.
The square emerged as Bologna's civic heart around 1550, transforming from a marketplace into a center for political assemblies and public ceremonies.
The square hosts numerous festivals, concerts, film screenings, and political gatherings throughout the year, maintaining its role as Bologna's social nucleus.
Multiple bus lines connect to the square, which provides access to restaurants, cafes, museums, and the tourist information office of Bologna.
The unfinished facade of Basilica San Petronio creates an asymmetrical architectural composition that distinguishes the southern side of the square.
Location: Bologna
Inception: 16 century
Length: 115 m
Width: 60 m
Address: piazza Maggiore ‒ Bologna (BO) 40121
GPS coordinates: 44.49373,11.34306
Latest update: May 26, 2025 21:47
Bologna's central squares and streets present numerous photography opportunities. The medieval towers, Renaissance buildings, and covered walkways create distinct backgrounds. The city's architecture includes the Asinelli Tower, Neptune Fountain, and Santo Stefano church complex. Parks and gardens provide natural settings, while the university district shows academic heritage.
San Petronio Basilica
43 m
Fountain of Neptune, Bologna
64 m
Palazzo d'Accursio
58 m
Palazzo Re Enzo
82 m
Palazzo del Podestà
44 m
Archeological Civic Museum of Bologna
96 m
Palazzo dei Banchi
72 m
Porta Magna - San Petronio
49 m
Palazzo dei Notai
53 m
Sala Borsa
107 m
Farnese room
78 m
Torre dell'Orologio
70 m
Apollino by Antonio Canova
69 m
Bologna City Art Collections
54 m
Lambertini tower
77 m
Palazzo D' Accursio comunale
67 m
Palazzo Ronzani
123 m
Diocesan Museum of San Petronio in Bologna
70 m
Sala Urbana
69 m
Torre dell'Arengo
47 m
Museo della sanità e dell'assistenza
114 m
Palazzo Galvani
104 m
Voltone del Podestà
50 m
Portici di via Indipendenza
25 m
Formelle del Portico del Podestà
30 m
Biblioteca del museo civico archeologico di Bologna
87 m
Palazzo del Capitano del Popolo e Torre dei Lambertini
75 m
Cappella di Santa Maria dei Carcerati in Palazzo Re Enzo
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