Bologna: Self-Guided Audio Walk Through Medieval Heart

This self-guided audio walk explores the historic heart of Bologna through its grand squares, churches, and medieval landmarks. It is ideal for first-time visitors who want an easy introduction to the city’s character, art, and daily street life while moving at their own pace. Your route begins at Palazzo d'Accursio, the long-standing civic palace facing Piazza Maggiore. From there, you step into Bologna’s main square, where broad stone paving, stately facades, and the deep red brick of the surrounding buildings set the scene. The walk continues to the vast Basilica di San Petronio, known for its striking unfinished facade of brick and white marble, then leads on through Piazza della Mercanzia toward Piazza Santo Stefano and its atmospheric cluster of historic religious buildings. The tour ends at the Two Towers, Garisenda and Asinelli, the city’s most famous medieval symbols. Along the way, you will experience the scale of Piazza Maggiore, the dramatic front of San Petronio, the quieter elegance of Santo Stefano, and the unforgettable sight of the leaning towers rising above the streets.