Porta San Donato, Bologna

Name: Porta San Donato
Address: Bologna, Italy

#61 among attractions in Bologna

Gothic architecture, City wall

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Facts and practical information

Porta San Donato, also known as Porta Zamboni, was a gate or portal of the former outer medieval walls of the city of Bologna, Italy. It was a gate into the university area of the city. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 44°29'54"N, 11°21'23"E

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San Vitale (Inerio)Bologna Italy

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Porta San Donato – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Museo internazionale e biblioteca della musica, Pinacoteca Nazionale di Bologna, Palazzo Sampieri Talon, Palazzo Poggi.

0.5 miSW
Museum, Vernacular architecture, Specialty museum
Museo internazionale e biblioteca della musica, Bologna
13 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Bologna, Italy, the Museo Internazionale e Biblioteca della Musica stands as a testament to the rich musical heritage of the region and beyond. This museum, dedicated to the preservation and celebration of music history, is housed in the...
~830 ftW
Art museum with Renaissance works
Pinacoteca Nazionale di Bologna, Bologna
4 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Bologna, Italy, the Pinacoteca Nazionale di Bologna is a treasure trove of Italian Renaissance art. This esteemed museum is housed in the former Jesuit novitiate of St. Ignatius, a fittingly historic setting for the masterpieces it contains.
0.5 miSW
Palace, Renaissance architecture
Palazzo Sampieri Talon, Bologna
13 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Bologna, Italy, Palazzo Sampieri Talon is an architectural gem that embodies the elegance and historical depth of the city. This grandiose palace, which dates back to the late 17th century, stands as a testament to the opulence and artistic...
~1110 ftSW
Museum, Vernacular architecture, Art museum
Palazzo Poggi, Bologna
6 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Bologna, Italy, Palazzo Poggi stands as an emblematic museum that captures the essence of the city's rich cultural and intellectual history. This historic building, once the residence of noble families, now houses the University of Bologna's...
~1680 ftSW
Theater, Concerts and shows, Opera
City Theater, Bologna
9 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Bologna, Italy, the City Theater stands as a testament to the city's rich cultural heritage and enduring love for the performing arts. Known in Italian as Teatro Comunale di Bologna, this historic venue has been an epicenter of operatic...
~1610 ftS
City wall, Gothic architecture
Porta San Vitale, Bologna
8 min walk • Porta San Vitale, sometimes known as Porta per Ravenna, was an eastern portal of the former outer medieval walls of the city of Bologna, Italy.
~1880 ftSW
Church, Gothic architecture, Specialty museum
Oratorio di Santa Cecilia, Bologna
10 min walk • The Oratory of Saints Cecilia and Valeriano is a religious site in central Bologna, found on Via Zamboni, contiguous to the portico of the church of San Giacomo Maggiore. The oratory was built at the site of a Romanesque church commissioned by the then ruler of Bologna Giovanni II Bentivoglio.
0.5 miSW
Vernacular architecture, Palace, Baroque architecture
Palazzo Davia Bargellini, Bologna
12 min walk • The Palazzo Davìa Bargellini is a Baroque style palace located on Strada Maggiore in central Bologna, Italy. It presently hosts the Civic Museum of Industrial art and Davìa Bargellini Gallery, which is an eclectic collection of paintings as well as applied arts and functional ornamentation, described as curiosities of the old Bologna.
0.4 miSW
Historic church with Renaissance art
San Giacomo Maggiore, Bologna
11 min walk • The Basilica of San Giacomo Maggiore is an historic Roman Catholic church in Bologna, region of Emilia Romagna, Italy, serving a monastery of Augustinian friars.
0.4 miSW
Palace, Architecture, Historical place
Palazzo Malvezzi de' Medici, Bologna
12 min walk • The Palazzo Malvezzi de' Medici is a Renaissance-style palace located on Via Zamboni #13 in central Bologna, Italy. The palace now houses the offices of the Provincial Administration.
0.4 miSW
Vernacular architecture, Palace, Baroque architecture
Palazzo Fantuzzi, Bologna
11 min walk • The Palazzo Fantuzzi is a monumental Renaissance style palace located on Via San Vitale number 23 in central Bologna, region of Emilia-Romagna, Italy.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Porta San Donato?

Nearby attractions include Museo di Mineralogia "Luigi Bombicci", Bologna (2 min walk), Museo delle Cere anatomiche "Luigi Cattaneo", Bologna (4 min walk), Santa Maria Maddalena, Bologna (4 min walk), Pinacoteca Nazionale di Bologna, Bologna (4 min walk).

How to get to Porta San Donato by public transport?

The nearest stations to Porta San Donato:

Trolleybus

Porta San Donato • Lines: 32, 33 (2 min walk)
Filopanti • Lines: 33 (6 min walk)

Bus

Porta San Donato • Lines: 101, 14, 14N, 19, 20, 20N, 25, 27, 28, 36, 37, 61, 89, 93, 94 (2 min walk)
Sant'Egidio • Lines: 20, 20N, 28, 37, 60, 93 (5 min walk)

Train

Bologna Zanolini (5 min walk)
Bologna Centrale (22 min walk)