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?

The UNESCO list includes the porticoed sites in the following areas of Bologna:

• Santa Caterina and Saragozza
• Santo Stefano and Mercanzia
• Galliera
• Baraccano
• Pavaglione, Banchi and Piazza Maggiore
• San Luca
• University and Academy
• Certosa
• Cavour, Farini and Minghetti
• Strada Maggiore
• Boat Train
• MAMbo

More information on the UNESCO Porticoes of Bologna official website➝