Discover the Timeless Charm of Torre dell'Orologio

Getting There

• Car

  If you are traveling by car, head towards Bologna, the capital of Emilia-Romagna. Use the A1 motorway to reach Bologna if you are coming from other major cities like Florence or Milan. Once you arrive in Bologna, follow the signs for the city center (Centro). You can park in one of the public parking garages like Parcheggio Piazza 8 Agosto or Parcheggio di Piazza Malpighi, which are within walking distance of Piazza Maggiore. After parking, walk towards Piazza Maggiore, where the Torre dell'Orologio is located at Piazza Maggiore, 6.

• Train

  If you are using public transportation, take a train to Bologna Centrale, the main train station. From there, exit the station and head to Via Indipendenza, a main road. You can either walk (approximately 20 minutes) or take bus number 21 or 30 from the bus stop outside the station to Piazza Maggiore. The bus fare is around €1.50, and tickets can be purchased at kiosks or vending machines. Once you reach Piazza Maggiore, Torre dell'Orologio is located at Piazza Maggiore, 6.

• Bus

  For those traveling locally within Emilia-Romagna, you can take a bus to Bologna. The SITA and TPER bus services connect various towns to Bologna. Once you arrive at the Bologna bus station, it is a short walk to Piazza Maggiore. Head along Via Indipendenza or take a local bus that stops at Piazza Maggiore. Bus tickets cost about €1.50 and can be bought at the station or on the bus.

• Walking

  If you are already in the city center of Bologna, walking to Torre dell'Orologio is very feasible. From anywhere in the center, make your way to Piazza Maggiore, which is a prominent square in Bologna. The Torre dell'Orologio is easily visible as it is located directly in the square at Piazza Maggiore, 6. This is a great way to enjoy the beautiful architecture and local shops along the way.