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Finestrella di Via Piella - Canale di Reno

Sight4.1 · 1 7811 · 1≈ 22 minFree entry

This small wooden shutter window set into a brick wall on Via Piella reveals one of Bologna's most enchanting hidden vistas. Opening the shutters reveals the Canale delle Moline, a branch of the Reno river canal system framed by medieval townhouse facades reflected in the water. The view recalls the era when bustling navigable canals powered the city's booming silk mills, earning this picturesque corner the title 'Little Venice'.

Highlights

  • Picturesque view of the Canale delle Moline framed by historic facades
  • A glimpse into Bologna's medieval network of waterways and mills
  • Iconic photo spot known as Bologna's 'Little Venice'

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