Portico di San Luca, Arcade in Italy
The Portico di San Luca is one of the longest arcades in the world.
Its construction began in the 17th century to connect the Sanctuary of the Madonna di San Luca to Bologna.
It has 666 arches and is a traditional route for religious processions.
Visitors can walk under its arches to reach the sanctuary while enjoying magnificent views of the surrounding area.
The portico was designed with a unique ecological foresight ensuring rainwater from the mountain did not reach the city.
Location: Bologna
Inception: 18 Century
Architects: Camillo Saccenti, Giovanni Giacomo Monti, Carlo Francesco Dotti
Sources: Wikimedia, OpenStreetMap