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Hidden gems in Emilia-Romagna

Hidden Gems of Emilia-Romagna

This collection highlights architectural treasures across Bologna, Parma, and Bobbio. It features the irregular Romanesque arches of Ponte Gobbo and the Benedictine complexes of San Paolo and San Giovanni Evangelista. Visitors can explore Bologna’s medieval heritage through the Gothic Palace of Commerce, the hidden 'Little Venice' canal window, and the Baroque frescoes of San Colombano. Panoramic perspectives are found at the iconic Two Towers and the hilltop Sanctuary of the Madonna di San Luca, which is reached via the world’s longest portico.

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Letizia Querci, Alfredo Di Maria / CC BY-SA 4.0
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Two Towers

Medieval Renaissance towers known for their historical architecture and panoramic city views.
Mattana / CC BY-SA 3.0
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Sanctuary of the Madonna di San Luca

The Sanctuary of the Madonna of San Luca is a basilica church in Bologna, northern Italy, sited atop a forested hill, Colle or Monte della…
Archenzo / CC-BY-SA-3.0
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Ponte Gobbo

This irregular stone bridge, also known as the Devil's Bridge, features eleven uneven arches spanning the Trebbia River. Dating back to Roman times and reconstructed in the Middle Ages, its distinctive silhouette is a landmark of the historic town of Bobbio.
Mammamia / CC BY-SA 3.0
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Palace of Commerce

Historic Gothic palace dating from the 14th century, serving as the seat of the merchant guild and Chamber of Commerce since the late 1300s.
Workshop of Ludovico Carracci… / CC BY 2.0
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San Colombano

Historic former church featuring Baroque frescoes, a collection of ancient musical instruments, and a library.
Mariaorecchia / CC BY-SA 3.0
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Piazza Cavour

Historic square featuring neoclassical porticoes and an urban garden, symbolizing bourgeois prosperity and elegance.
Carlo Pelagalli / CC BY-SA 3.0
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Grassi Palace

Medieval Gothic palace featuring notable interior artworks and serving as the seat of the Officers' Club.
Antonio da Correggio / Public domain
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San Paolo

San Paolo is a former convent in central Parma, Emilia-Romagna, northern Italy.
Vladimir Vera Plaza / CC-BY-SA
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Window on the Canal

Small hidden window revealing a view of the historic underground canal system known as 'Little Venice'.
pensierarte / CC0
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San Giovanni Evangelista, Parma

San Giovanni Evangelista is a church in Parma, northern Italy, part of a complex also including a Benedictine convent and grocery.
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Walk · 18 min
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