Squares and gardens
Maggiore Square
Piazza Maggiore was built in the 13th century by the Commune of Bologna, throughout the demolition of an earlier lower class neighbourhood, to create a market area. In the 15th…
15 Settembre 2010
The Giardini Margherita Park
Inaugurated in 1879, the park was designed by the Count of Piedmont Bertone di Sambuy, who had already created the Valentino Park in Torino. Its plan recalls the English…
8 Aprile 2010
The Villa Serena Park
Located in the Reno Quarter, the Villa Serena polyvalent Centre is involved in many activities. The architecture of the 4-floored centre and its surrounding park have, in fact, permitted…
8 Aprile 2010
The Villa Spada Park
The park was created in the Villa Spada property. This beautiful villa was built in the Neoclassical Style at the beginning of the 19th century by the architect Marco Masini…
8 Aprile 2010
Nettuno Square
Located next to Piazza Maggiore, is Piazza Nettuno, an architectural complex of great beauty, which took its name from the fountain at its centre. Work of the Giambologna, the fountain…
30 Marzo 2010
San Domenico Square
Located next to the San Domenico Basilica, the piazza was built between 1228 and 1240 and was completely renewed by C. F. Dotti (1728-32).
40124 Bologna
30 Marzo 2010
