The Majestic San Michele in Bosco: A Jewel of Bologna

Getting There

• Public Transport - Bus

  Start at the central Bologna train station (Stazione di Bologna Centrale). From the station, head to the bus stop located outside the station. Look for Bus Line 20, which travels towards 'San Michele in Bosco'. Purchase your ticket from the ticket machine or the newsstand before boarding the bus. Once on the bus, stay on for about 20 minutes and get off at the 'San Michele in Bosco' stop. From there, it is a short walk to Via Giulio Cesare Pupilli, where the Complesso monumentale di San Michele in Bosco is located.

• Walking from the City Center

  If you prefer to walk, start from Piazza Maggiore, the main square in Bologna. Head southeast on Via Ugo Bassi and continue onto Via Indipendenza until you reach Via Santo Stefano. Turn left onto Via Santo Stefano and follow it until you reach the intersection with Via Saragozza. Here, turn right and continue walking up Via Saragozza, which will lead you up the hill. Keep walking until you reach the top of the hill, where you'll find Via Giulio Cesare Pupilli. Turn left onto Via Giulio Cesare Pupilli, and the Complesso monumentale di San Michele in Bosco will be on your right.

• Public Transport - Tram

  From the city center, make your way to the nearest tram stop for Tram Line 1. Board the tram heading towards 'Fieramilano'. Stay on the tram for a few stops until you reach the 'Rizzoli' stop. From there, transfer to Bus Line 20 by walking to the nearby bus stop and wait for the bus heading to 'San Michele in Bosco'. Once you are on the bus, ride it for about 15 minutes and disembark at the 'San Michele in Bosco' stop. Walk a short distance to arrive at your destination on Via Giulio Cesare Pupilli.