T Zone Shopping Walk, Bologna

T Zone Shopping Walk (Self Guided), Bologna

The center of Bologna is a vibrant shopping hub to rival those of other great Italian cities, including Rome and Milan. This is especially so at weekends when the Zone "T" (via Rizzoli, Via Independenza and Via Ugo Bassi) and the streets east of Piazza Maggiore are closed to traffic. Lining them are stores of the biggest Italian design names as well as many antique and book stores. Via dell' Indipendenza is the main street and its shops sell just about everything under the sun.

Other great shopping streets in the central area include Rizzoli, Via D'Azeglio and Via Farini. When you stroll through the streets to the east of Piazza Maggiore, collectively known as the Quadrilatero district, you will come across lots of stalls filled with delicious food. This includes fresh fish and seasonal fruit.

Sightseeing opportunities abound in Bologna’s center. For many years, a prominent market was held at Piazza Maggiore, a beautiful square in the heart of the Bologna. The plaza's origins lie in the 13th century, and surrounding it are buildings that date back to medieval times. They include the city's cathedral, although much of this structure is from the 17th century. Next to Maggiore is Piazza del Nettuno, which features the Fountain of Neptune, This beautiful water feature was completed in the second half of the 16th century and features a bronze figure of Neptune, the Roman god of the sea.
How it works: A discovery walk features a route using which you can explore a popular city neighborhood on your own. This walk, along with other self-guided walks in over 1,500 cities, can be found on the app "GPSmyCity: Walks in 1K+ Cities" which can be downloaded from Apple App Store or Google Play Store to your mobile phone or tablet. The app's built-in GPS navigation functions allow following this walk route with ease. The app works both online and offline, so no data plan is needed when traveling abroad.

Download The GPSmyCity App

T Zone Shopping Walk Map

Guide Name: T Zone Shopping Walk
Guide Location: Italy » Bologna
Guide Type: Self-guided Walking Tour (Discovery)
Travel Distance: 2.1 Km or 1.3 Miles
Author: naomi
Via dell'Indipendenza

1) Via dell'Indipendenza

Via dell'Indipendenza

2) Via dell'Indipendenza

Via dell'Indipendenza

3) Via dell'Indipendenza

Via dell'Indipendenza

4) Via dell'Indipendenza

Via Francesco Rizzoli

5) Via Francesco Rizzoli

Piazza del Nettuno

6) Piazza del Nettuno

Via Francesco Rizzoli

7) Via Francesco Rizzoli

Via Francesco Rizzoli

8) Via Francesco Rizzoli

Via Francesco Rizzoli

9) Via Francesco Rizzoli

Piazza della Mercanzia

10) Piazza della Mercanzia

Via degli Orefici

11) Via degli Orefici

Piazza Maggiore, Palazzo d'Accursio

13) Piazza Maggiore, Palazzo d'Accursio

Piazza Maggiore, Basilica di San Petronio

14) Piazza Maggiore, Basilica di San Petronio

Walking Tours in Bologna, Italy

Create Your Own Walk in Bologna

Create Your Own Walk in Bologna

Creating your own self-guided walk in Bologna is easy and fun. Choose the city attractions that you want to see and a walk route map will be created just for you. You can even set your hotel as the start point of the walk.
Bologna's Shopping Areas

Bologna's Shopping Areas

When it comes to shopping, Bologna walks tall amid grands like Milan or Rome, with a harmonious mix of international chains, exclusive boutiques, luxury stores and open-air markets lining the streets in the city center, offering a wealth of international fashion, designer brands and top quality local delicacies in rich supply.

Shopping here is particularly pleasant on weekends when Zone...  view more

Tour Duration: 1 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 0.8 Km or 0.5 Miles
Bologna Introduction Walking Tour

Bologna Introduction Walking Tour

Bologna is the Emilia-Romagna region's capital. This large northern city is the seventh most populous city in Italy and has been a vital cultural center for millennia.

Archeological discoveries indicate the area has been settled since the third millennium BC. First, the Etruscans settled the area, then the Celts, and then the Romans. During the Middle Ages, Bologna was a free municipality...  view more

Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 2.3 Km or 1.4 Miles
Historical Churches

Historical Churches

The historic city of Bologna is one of the most sumptuous medieval places in Italy, as well as one of the country's most visited destinations. There are churches everywhere in the city, many of which are well-preserved and well worth a visit. Magnificent and centuries-old, each of them has its own specialty and history carved into, replete with great historic artifacts associated with world...  view more

Tour Duration: 1 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 2.2 Km or 1.4 Miles
Bologna Palaces

Bologna Palaces

Bologna is famous for a huge number of ancient buildings and unique historic sites, closely associated with a huge number of mysteries and legends. There are numerous incredibly beautiful palaces in the city, richly adorned with art by great masters, intricately decorated interiors and luxurious old furniture. Each palace is fit to leave an unforgettable impression upon visitors, firmly imprinted...  view more

Tour Duration: 1 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 1.4 Km or 0.9 Miles