Visit Bologna's well known Renaissance Cave, built in the 1500's, designed to feed the Neptune Fountain and other hydraulic features. Take a walking tour up to Bagni di Mario and learn about Bologna from your professional guide.
About this activity
- Free cancellation
- Cancel up to 24 hours in advance to receive a full refund
- COVID-19 precautions
- Special health and safety measures apply. Learn more
- Mobile ticketing
- Use your phone or print your voucher
- Duration 2.5 hours
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- Live tour guide
- Italian, English, French
Experience
Highlights
- Learn about Bologna's interesting history
- Visit the Bagni Di Mario with a professional guide
- See a piece of rare Renaissance architecture
Full description
Take part in a walking tour from Neptune Square to Bagni di Mario in the company of a professional guide. Learn some of Bologna's interesting past, and visit a fascinating piece of Renaissance history.
In the upper level see a spectacular octagonal hall. View the 8 small tanks that were built to collect the water coming from 4 pipes leading to the Valverde.
Discover how by a decantation process, the water came out purified. See a very high chimney of considerable beauty, fully covered by secular calcareous scalings.
Includes
- Tour guide
- Ticket for entry into Bagni di Mario
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Food and drinks
COVID-19 precautions
Safety measures in place
- The number of visitors is limited to reduce crowds
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Meeting point
Piazza del Nettuno, 40124 Bologna BO, Italia
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Know before you go
- There is a 1.4 kilometer walk to reach the top of the Bagni di Mario. There is no taxi or bus.
