The Iconic Statue of Savonarola in Ferrara

Getting There

• Walking

  If you're near the Bologna Centrale train station, exit the station and head northwest on Viale Pietramellara. Continue straight until you reach Piazza Malpighi, then turn left onto Via Indipendenza. Walk down this street until you reach Piazza Maggiore, the central square of Bologna. From Piazza Maggiore, head northeast toward Via dei Musei, and then turn left onto Via San Vitale. Follow this road until you reach the intersection with Via Zamboni. Turn right onto Via Zamboni, and continue walking until you reach the intersection with Via Corte Isolani. Follow this road to Statua del Savonarola, which will be on your left.

• Public Transport

  Start at the Bologna Centrale train station. Take bus line 28 or 30 from the bus stop outside the station. Get off at the stop 'Porta Saragozza'. From there, walk down Via Saragozza until you reach the intersection with Via San Vitale. Turn right onto Via San Vitale, and then take the first left onto Via Zamboni. Continue walking straight, and you will find Statua del Savonarola on your left after a short walk.

• Bicycle

  If you have access to a bicycle, you can rent one from one of the many bike-sharing stations around Bologna. Start from the city center and head towards Via Ugo Bassi, then turn onto Via Indipendenza. Continue cycling straight until you reach Piazza Maggiore. From there, take Via Rizzoli, which leads to Via Zamboni. Follow Via Zamboni until you reach Statua del Savonarola on your left, just past the university buildings.