The Majestic Neptune's Fountain: A Bologna Landmark

Getting There

• Walking

  If you are starting from the Modena train station (Stazione di Modena), exit the station and head southeast on Viale Vittorio Veneto. Continue straight for about 1 kilometer until you reach the intersection with Viale Martiri della Libertà. Turn left onto Viale Martiri della Libertà and continue for about 500 meters until you reach Piazza Roma. From Piazza Roma, walk straight onto Via Emilia Centro, which will lead you toward the city center. Continue on Via Emilia Centro for approximately 800 meters until you reach Piazza del Nettuno in Bologna.

• Bus

  From Modena's city center, you can take a bus to Bologna. Head to the nearest bus stop at Piazza della Libertà, where you can catch a bus that travels to Bologna. Look for bus numbers like 80 or 81, which frequently run to Bologna. The journey takes around 30 minutes. Once you arrive at Bologna's central bus station, exit and follow the signs for the city center. Walk towards Via Indipendenza, and continue straight until you reach Piazza del Nettuno.

• Train

  From Modena train station (Stazione di Modena), purchase a ticket to Bologna Centrale. Trains run frequently, and the journey takes about 20 minutes. Upon arriving at Bologna Centrale, exit the station and head towards the main exit. From there, turn left and walk towards the bus stops or follow the signs to Piazza del Nettuno, which is approximately a 15-minute walk straight down Via Indipendenza.