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Giardini Margherita: Bologna's Green Heart

Escape to Bologna's largest park: Giardini Margherita, a green oasis with history, nature, and activities for everyone.

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Giardini Margherita, Bologna's largest and most beloved public park, offers a verdant escape just outside the city center. Inaugurated in 1879, the park retains its original English Romantic design, featuring walking paths, a central lake, and historical monuments. It's a vibrant space for recreation, relaxation, and community events.

A brief summary to Giardini Margherita

  • Monday 12 am-12 am
  • Tuesday 12 am-12 am
  • Wednesday 12 am-12 am
  • Thursday 12 am-12 am
  • Friday 12 am-12 am
  • Saturday 12 am-12 am
  • Sunday 12 am-12 am

Local tips

  • Visit the Serre dei Giardini Margherita for co-working, cultural events, and dining experiences.
  • Explore the park's historical elements, including Etruscan tombs and the monument to Vittorio Emanuele II.
  • Enjoy recreational activities such as walking, running, cycling, or relaxing by the central lake.
  • Check out the Chalet café for coffee or evening entertainment by the lake.
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Getting There

  • Walking

    From Porta Santo Stefano, a historic gate in Bologna's old city walls, Giardini Margherita is immediately accessible. Simply walk through the gate, and you'll find yourself at the park's entrance. The park is a short, pleasant walk from the city center, approximately 15 minutes from Piazza Santo Stefano.

  • Public Transport

    Several bus lines stop near Giardini Margherita. From Bologna Centrale Station, take bus line 33 to the Porta Santo Stefano stop, which is right at the park entrance. Other bus lines that stop nearby include 11, 14, 16, 30, 38, and 39. A single bus ticket costs €2.30.

  • Taxi

    A taxi ride from Bologna Centrale Station to Giardini Margherita typically takes around 8 minutes and costs between €10 and €13. Taxis are readily available at the train station and throughout the city.

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Discover more about Giardini Margherita

Giardini Margherita, inaugurated as Passeggio Regina Margherita in 1879, remains Bologna's most popular park, maintaining its original English Romantic park layout. Designed by Count Sambuy and architect Tubertini, the park spans 26 hectares and provides a green lung for the city. During its construction, an Etruscan burial ground was discovered, and some of the recovered travertine tombs are still visible today. The park's centerpiece is an artificial lake, once used for boating and ice-skating. Although a wooden chalet on the lake was destroyed and replaced, the area still offers a place to relax and enjoy the view. Throughout the 20th century, Giardini Margherita hosted various exhibitions, including the Emilian agricultural and industrial exhibition in 1888. The park also features the equestrian monument to Vittorio Emanuele II, moved from Piazza Maggiore in 1944. Today, visitors can enjoy walking, running, cycling, and various activities, with amenities like Wi-Fi, kiosks, and restaurants available. The Serre dei Giardini Margherita offers co-working spaces, film and music events, and food outlets, aiming to revitalize an abandoned space for the community.

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