In this episode, we're again in Bologna Italy!
This time we get off the beaten track to climb a forested hill called Colle della Guardia to the Sanctuary of San Luca - one of the most important symbols of Bologna, listed and protected as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
We begin our hike in Casalecchio di Reno from the Church of Saint Martin located by Talon Park, and finish on the other side of the hill in Saragozza district of Bologna, next to Arco del Meloncello.
It is said that reaching San Luca by foot can make a wish come true, BUT there are conditions!
Don't worry, we won't keep you watching till the end of the video to find out what they are :)
After reaching San Luca through the forest, we take you for a quick tour around this beauliful monestary, and give you some info about opening hours, parking situation, San Luca Sky Experience, entry prices, etc.
After that, we hike down the famous Portico di San Luca, which is considered the longest covered walkway in the world, and measures 3,796 meters.
The Portico di San Luca is also known for having 666 arches - a rather controversial number, wouldn't you say?!
And did you know that the porticos of Bologna have also become a UNESCO World Heritage Site?
Check out our previous video about Bologna:
• Bologna 2022 | 1 Day Tour
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CHAPTERS & TIMESTAMPS
00:00 Into & Highlights
00:23 Beginning the hike (Talon Park, Casalecchio di Reno)
02:00 Rules for Making a wish come true!
02:50 Scenic viewpoint no. 1
04:12 Scenic viewpoint no. 2
06:00 Parking info
06:16 Arriving at San Luca
07:33 San Luca Sky Experience info
07:54 Inside San Luca
08:51 Leaving San Luca
09:05 The Portico di San Luca
12:51 Arco del Meloncello, Saragozza (the end of the stairs)
13:15 Pizza & Beer at Dai Ragazzi (10 min walk from Arco del Meloncello)