Porta delle Lame, Bologna

Name: Porta delle Lame
Address: Via delle Lame, 160, Bologna, 40122, Italy
Telephone: +39 051 521170

#46 among attractions in Bologna

Baroque architecture, Monuments and statues, City gate

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Porta delle Lame or Porta Lame was a gate or portal of the former outer medieval walls of the city of Bologna, Italy. It is located at the end of Via Lame, where it meets via Zanardi. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 44°30'9"N, 11°20'0"E

Address

Via delle Lame, 160Porto (Marconi)Bologna 40122 Italy

Contact

+39 051 521170

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Day trips

Porta delle Lame – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: MAMbo, San Francesco, Porta Galliera, Palazzo Pallavicini.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Porta delle Lame open?

Porta delle Lame is open:

Monday 7 am - 2 pm & 5 pm - 7:30 pm
Tuesday 7 am - 2 pm & 5 pm - 7:30 pm
Wednesday 7 am - 2 pm & 5 pm - 7:30 pm
Thursday 7 am - 2 pm
Friday 7 am - 2 pm & 5 pm - 7:30 pm
Saturday 7 am - 2 pm
Sunday closed

Which popular attractions are close to Porta delle Lame?

Nearby attractions include Parco del Cavaticcio, Bologna (4 min walk), Galleria d'Arte Moderna, Bologna (5 min walk), MAMbo, Bologna (5 min walk), Santa Maria della Visitazione al Ponte delle Lame, Bologna (8 min walk).

How to get to Porta delle Lame by public transport?

The nearest stations to Porta delle Lame:

Trolleybus

Porta Lame • Lines: 32, 33 (3 min walk)
Don Minzoni • Lines: 32, 33 (4 min walk)

Bus

Porta Lame • Lines: 18, 29, 86 (2 min walk)
Parmeggiani • Lines: 35 (2 min walk)

Train

Bologna Centrale (14 min walk)
Bologna AV (15 min walk)