{"id":11115,"date":"2018-09-14T10:00:27","date_gmt":"2018-09-14T08:00:27","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blogitalo.sitebysite.it\/uncategorized\/visitare-bologna-sotterranea-dai-canali-ai-bagni-di-mario"},"modified":"2023-04-05T19:57:46","modified_gmt":"2023-04-05T17:57:46","slug":"underground-bologna-from-canals-to-bagni-di-mario","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blog.italotreno.com\/en\/travel-ideas\/underground-bologna-from-canals-to-bagni-di-mario\/","title":{"rendered":"Visit underground Bologna, from the canals to the Bagni di Mario"},"content":{"rendered":"

During the Middle Ages and the Renaissance, Bologna <\/strong>was a city of water, crisscrossed by a labyrinth of canals \u2013 would you have guessed it?<\/p>\n

Few know that beneath today’s squares and stately buildings lie the traces of an unknown city, the underground Bologna<\/strong>, the protagonist of a fascinating alternative itinerary <\/strong>on the trail of a mysterious past.<\/p>\n

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Visit underground Bologna: the canals and the Finestrella di Bologna<\/h2>\n

Bologna’s ancient canals <\/strong>were part of a complex water system designed for trade transportation and to power mills and factories.<\/p>\n

Starting in the 16th century, the Aposa Creek <\/strong>and its branches were progressively covered by buildings until all the waterways disappeared from view.<\/p>\n

Nonetheless, manhole coverings and asphalt have spared the “little Venice of Bologna<\/strong>,” or the so-called Finestrella of Via Piella<\/strong>, overlooking Bologna’s Moline Canal<\/strong>: an alluring glimpse that enables you to imagine the city as it once was.<\/p>\n

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I Bagni di Mario in Bologna<\/h2>\n

One of the most surprising places along the underground route is the Cistern of Valverde<\/strong>, mistakenly known as the Bagni di Mario<\/strong>. This Renaissance artifact was built to feed the Neptune Fountain in honor of the <\/strong>Medici Pope, Pius IV.<\/p>\n

Based on an octagonal plan<\/strong>, this fascinating brick structure collected the waters of the surrounding hills and purified them using an ingenious system of settling tanks<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

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\u00a9 Jennika Argent via Flickr<\/p><\/div>\n

The Roman ruins of Sala Borsa
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The subsurface also hides important archaeological excavations<\/strong>, such as those hidden beneath the surface of Salaborsa<\/strong>, among the city’s most beloved sites and among the must-see stops on a day tour of Bologna<\/u><\/a>.<\/p>\n

One of Italy’s largest libraries, Salaborsa also organizes excavation tours, including the remains of the ancient Roman city <\/strong>found under the transparent pavement of the Covered Square<\/strong>. Here <\/u><\/a>\u00a0are all the details about the guided tours.<\/p>\n

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\u00a9 Sala Borsa<\/p><\/div>\n

Underground memories: the air raid shelters <\/strong><\/h2>\n

Underground Bologna <\/strong>also includes the structures used during World War II as air raid <\/strong>and gas<\/strong> shelters.<\/p>\n

One of the most noteworthy is the Montagnola shelter<\/strong>, under the Pincio Hill<\/strong>, where thousands of people found refuge.<\/p>\n

To Bologna with Italo
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As with the interesting underground tour to visit in Naples<\/u><\/a>, this itinerary will enable you to look at the city from a different perspective. Thanks to Italo high-speed rail<\/strong>, you’ll be able to get to your destination in no time and plan a weekend in Bologna with friends to discover the best clubs<\/u><\/a>, the tastiest places to eat tortellini<\/u><\/a>, and the city’s lesser-known sights. There are so many reasons to buy tickets to Bologna<\/u><\/a>!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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