Walls of Bologna, Medieval fortification system in Bologna, Italy
The city walls extend for 9 kilometers, featuring multiple gates and towers that form a complete defensive perimeter around Bologna's historic center.
Built between the 12th and 15th centuries, the walls incorporated advanced military architecture to protect the city from invasions during the Middle Ages.
The remaining nine gates serve as meeting points for locals and display different architectural elements from various periods of Italian construction methods.
Visitors can access guided walking tours of the walls every Saturday and Sunday morning, starting from Porta Saragozza and lasting three hours.
The walls contain one inhabited medieval gate tower at Porta Govese, where visitors can stay overnight in a converted historical apartment.
Location: Bologna
Address: viale Berti Pichat
GPS coordinates: 44.50114,11.35560
Latest update: April 26, 2025 19:26
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