Bologna / 9 photo spots
9 Instagram spots around Bologna
Bologna offers porticoes, gardens and glimpses of water between buildings. Organized photo shoots in squares or parks may need permission. Check with Film Commission Bologna.
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4 of 9 photo ideas have sourced location coordinates. The initial view is for orientation. An area marker does not indicate an exact photo position.
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- Piazza MaggioreApproximate area
- Piazza Santo StefanoApproximate area
- Finestrella di Via PiellaSourced place
- Piazza San DomenicoApproximate area
Map data: © OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL.
Destination reference: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0). Spot coordinates: Wikidata, CC0. Selection, association and some calculations by You, Me, Away.
Piazza Maggiore
From Piazza Maggiore, frame the exterior of San Petronio with some of the open square in front.
Search Google MapsPiazza del Nettuno
The Neptune fountain stands on the square beside Piazza Maggiore. From the public space around it, frame the statue against the surrounding buildings.
Search Google MapsPiazza Santo Stefano
The church complex and palaces border Piazza Santo Stefano. From the square, use the porticoes to frame the exterior.
Search Google MapsPortico di San Luca
The covered walkway climbs from the Meloncello arch towards San Luca. Photograph a sequence of arches from within the portico and leave room for other walkers. Follow any local closures.
Search Google MapsFinestrella di Via Piella
A small window on Via Piella looks onto the Canale delle Moline between buildings. Use the window as a frame for the canal and take turns with other visitors.
Search Google MapsGiardini Margherita
The public gardens have a pond and paths through the park. From an open path, compose a small section of water with trees behind it.
Search Google MapsParco della Montagnola
Montagnola Park has a monumental staircase and plane trees. From an open part of the park, use the staircase as a leading line.
Search Google MapsVia Drapperie
Via Drapperie runs through the old Quadrilatero market. From the pedestrian street, frame a shopfront or market display without blocking the passage.
Search Google MapsPiazza San Domenico
Two historic tombs stand in Piazza San Domenico. From the square, isolate one monument against the surrounding architecture.
Search Google MapsSources for these photo spots
- Bologna Welcome: Piazza Maggiore
- Comune di Bologna: The squares of Bologna
- Bologna Welcome: Piazza Santo Stefano
- Bologna Welcome: Portico di San Luca
- Comune di Bologna: Restoration of the hillside portico
- Bologna Welcome: Finestrella di Via Piella
- Bologna Welcome: Walking route and public access
- Bologna Welcome: Margherita Gardens
- Bologna Welcome: Montagnola Park
- Bologna Welcome: Old market in the Quadrilatero
- Film Commission Bologna: Filming and photography permits