Pedestrianised Piazza Maggiore is Bologna's main square and favourite meeting point. Perfect for people-watching, the piazza is flanked by bustling cafés and some of the city's most imposing medieval and Renaissance buildings, including San Petronio Basilica and Palazzo Comunale (town hall).
In the heart of the city, the Piazza Maggiore reflects both Bologna's historical wealth and its contemporary prosperity. The square is lined with some of the city's most impressive buildings. Watch the crowds of busy Bolognesi, musicians and street performers from your café table.