UNESCO Porticoes Home

With over 62 km of arcades along the entire urban stretch, Bologna is the City of Porticoes.

Named a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2021, for ten centuries the porticoes of Bologna have played a leading role in the city's hospitality and good living. 

Originally conceived as privately owned covered spaces and now used by the community, the porticoes are a unique symbol of sociability that perfectly embodies the spirit of the city throughout its history as welcoming beacon for students, visitors and travellers alike.  

Which Porticoes are on the list?

UNESCO has nominated the following sites:

• Piazza Santo Stefano
• Via Zamboni
• Strada Maggiore
• MAMbo building
• Piazza Cavour and via Farini
• Arco del Meloncello and the porticoed section of the Sanctuary of San Luca
• Pavaglione and Piazza Maggiore
• Via Santa Caterina
• "Treno" in the Barca district
• Certosa Monumental Cemetery
• Baraccano Theatre
• via Galliera

More information on the UNESCO Porticoes of Bologna official website➝