La Piccola Venezia

Traveler reviews

• Hakan ULUÇAY

  ★★★★★2 years ago

  Having earned its place among the seven secrets of Bologna, the small window of Via Piella, also known as "little Venice" (very reminiscent of the lagoon city, especially on busy days) or simply "the little window on the Moline canal", is a glimpse of one of the few canals still visible in the city offers. Peering between the buildings, you can see one of the few streams that were not covered with asphalt from the early twentieth century until the post-war period. a sneak peek The canal is a continuation of the Reno canal, and most of its route is surrounded by houses, as can be seen from the small window, so in the past this little corner of Bologna remained out of sight for a long time. The views from the bridges of Oberdan and Malcontent streets have recently been reopened, providing a wider view. some history In medieval Bologna, canals were very important for communication, especially for cities that did not have a direct exit to the sea, such as Bologna. In particular, the mills canal was used to produce the energy required to transport 15 water mills in the city. Around the historical center you can see locks, that is, semi-hidden streams, listen to the sound of water and even hear the roar of the splashing of the Rhine. Bologna on the water it is also possible to discover the mysterious and aquatic side of the city in other specific corners: via della Grada with the ancient factory on the Reno canal, or in via Riva di Reno with the monument to the naked washerwoman, half hidden by the fences and famous for the woman's exposed buttocks, reproducing the intention of washing clothes. The little window on Via Piella turned 20 years old in 2018. In fact, this romantic overlook of the Moline canal reopened in 1998 and has been an increasingly successful destination for tourists and lovers ever since. That's exactly why the wall around the window was full of drawn hearts, love phrases, and even Moccia-style padlocks.

• stella weis

  ★★★★★8 months ago

  I am in love with this beautiful window that shows a lovely view over the Canal Di Reno.

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