Under Bologna lies an intricate complex of tunnels winding below the city.

Tunnels were built or converted for different needs over time: water reservoir, passages, air raid shelters, etc. Waterways of Bologna had a long story: used since Roman times, their importance increased with Middle Ages to fulfil the needs of the growing economy of Bologna. During Renaissance, waterways were even upgraded with a real port connecting Bologna to Adriatico Sea.

Foto: Massimo Brunelli

 

 

Aposa stream – Access from Via Rizzoli

Bagni di Mario – Large underground water reservoir built in 1563 by Tommaso Laureti to supply Neptune Fontain.

Navile channel

Del Guasto – Air raid shelter (War World II)

Palazzo Maccaferri

In collaboration with Associazione Amici delle Acque