Porta San Vitale, Bologna

#34 among attractions in Bologna

City wall, Gothic architecture

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Facts and practical information

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. It is located on a piazza of the same name, immediately west of the intersection of Via San Vitale with the Viale di Ciconvallazione. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 44°29'38"N, 11°21'25"E

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Santo Stefano (Galvani)Bologna Italy

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

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

~1750 ftW
Museum, Vernacular architecture, Specialty museum
Museo internazionale e biblioteca della musica, Bologna
9 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...
0.4 miW
Church, Gothic architecture, Romanesque architecture
Santo Stefano, Bologna
11 min walk • Nestled within the heart of Bologna, Italy, Santo Stefano is a remarkable ecclesiastical complex that offers a unique window into the city's rich religious heritage. Often referred to as Sette Chiese ("Seven Churches"), Santo Stefano is not a singular church, but...
~1690 ftNW
Art museum with Renaissance works
Pinacoteca Nazionale di Bologna, Bologna
9 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.
0.4 miW
Palace, Renaissance architecture
Palazzo Sampieri Talon, Bologna
11 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...
~1550 ftNW
Museum, Vernacular architecture, Art museum
Palazzo Poggi, Bologna
8 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...
~1840 ftNW
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...
0.4 miS
Church, Sacred and religious sites
Santa Cristina, Bologna
10 min walk • Santa Cristina or Santa Cristina della Fondazza is a deconsecrated Roman Catholic church and adjacent former convent, located on Piazzetta Morandi in central Bologna, region of Emilia Romagna, Italy.
~1880 ftW
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.
~1390 ftSW
Vernacular architecture, Palace, Baroque architecture
Palazzo Davia Bargellini, Bologna
7 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 miW
Historic church with Renaissance art
San Giacomo Maggiore, Bologna
10 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 miW
Palace, Architecture, Historical place
Palazzo Malvezzi de' Medici, Bologna
11 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.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Porta San Vitale?

Nearby attractions include Collezione di Chimica "G. Ciamician", Bologna (6 min walk), Porta Maggiore, Bologna (6 min walk), Palazzo Hercolani, Bologna (7 min walk), Museo di Mineralogia "Luigi Bombicci", Bologna (7 min walk).

How to get to Porta San Vitale by public transport?

The nearest stations to Porta San Vitale:

Bus

Porta San Vitale • Lines: 101, 14, 19, 25, 27, T1 (1 min walk)
Filopanti • Lines: 101 (3 min walk)

Trolleybus

Porta San Vitale • Lines: 14, 32, 33 (2 min walk)
Filopanti • Lines: 33 (3 min walk)

Train

Bologna Zanolini (8 min walk)
Bologna San Vitale (21 min walk)