The underground wonders of Bologna

Located in the heart of Bologna, between via Farini and the square of the same name, Galleria Cavour plays a crucial role not only as a destination for luxury shopping thanks to its exclusive shops, but also remains an essential point of reference thanks to its strategic proximity. to the main attractions of the city.

It is no coincidence, in fact, that a few steps from the homonymous entrance overlooking Piazza Cavour, you can reach and admire some of the monumental and architectural jewels that every year attract thousands of Italian and foreign tourists intrigued by the growing fame of Bologna and the its centuries-old history.

An example could be the access road to underground Bologna: in fact, one of the two entrances in the subsoil of Bologna is located exactly in the nearby Piazza Minghetti, which in addition to its trendy cafes and restaurants, also boasts this entrance. towards a submerged, mysterious and surprising world.

Who could ever imagine, today, that once upon a time Bologna, just like Venice, was crossed by canals and waterways? What remains of this glorious past can be discovered by entering the guided path that, from the Aposa stream to Piazza San Martino, brings to light unsuspected architectural wonders and precious archaeological excavations of Etruscan origin and beyond.

It is a fascinating and unusual tourist alternative, in the heart of the city, which offers a new perspective on Bologna inviting visitors to lower their gaze, always facing upwards towards towers, arcades and palaces, to discover a glorious submerged past, at times unsuspected but still present and tangible.