Overview
A walking tour dedicated to the secrets of the Bolognese hill. In the monasteries and in the cenobies of the hill the communities of friars who hosted the pilgrims going to the city met, the bishops many centuries later built their villas here, and the great hydraulic projects to bring the fresh water of the hill took place in this wild corner and wooded in the city.
Our itinerary touches some of the wonders preserved in this part of the city, where nature and architecture come together in a unique union. The red and yellow colors of the villas, Renaissance churches and medieval cenobies (ancient medieval monasteries) blend with the light yellowish and white colors of the badlands and clay. Large wooded gardens are the setting for these architectural wonders.
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- Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
- Mobile ticket
What's included
Private transportation
Entrance tickets to monuments
Meeting and pickup
Pickup is offered, or you can meet at the meeting point.
Meeting point
They will find me at the entrance of the "Bar Pasticceria San Mamolo"
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What to expect
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Complesso Monumentale San Michele In Bosco
1 hour
The complex, of enormous architectural and artistic value, now home to an important orthopedic hospital, houses a church of splendid features and cycles of Renaissance frescoes, including Bagnacavallo, Prospero Fontana and Amico Aspertini, an octagonal cloister in a partial state of neglect with frescoes by the 3 Carracci brothers, and some special environments related to the conventual life.
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Cenobio di San Vittore
40 min
a corner of peace and meditation desired by the friars in medieval times, evocative and perfectly preserved, today shows all the warmth of the red brick of Bolognese clay, the thirteenth-century frescoes (the oldest in Bologna after those of the Rotonda di Villa Aldini), with their warm colors of the local Gothic, a Renaissance wooden choir, and many other art treasures.
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Bagni di Mario (Conserva di Valverde)
40 min
. The spectacular Renaissance cistern, also called Bagni di Mario, excavated by Pope Pius IV in the sandstone heart of the hill, with the aim of supplying the city with fresh and drinking water, today represents one of the best preserved hydraulic structures of the 16th century. 2.30 pm will end, reaching the starting point at the foot of the hill again.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the start time.
Times are local to the experience (Europe/Rome).
Additional Information
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Up to 3 travelers per booking
FAQs about All the wonders of the Bologna hills
Can I cancel All the wonders of the Bologna hills for free?
Yes. For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the start time.
How long does it take?
It takes about 4 hours.
Where does it start, and is pickup offered?
They will find me at the entrance of the "Bar Pasticceria San Mamolo" Pickup is offered, or you can meet at the meeting point.
What's included?
- Private transportation
- Entrance tickets to monuments
Which places does it visit?
It visits Complesso Monumentale San Michele In Bosco, Cenobio di San Vittore, Bagni di Mario (Conserva di Valverde).
Which languages is it offered in?
It is offered in English, Italian.
What fitness level is needed?
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness.
Operated by Riccardo Bacchi
