Sanctuary of the Madonna of San Luca

ChurchBolognaAbout 3 hours

A hilltop sanctuary reached by the longest covered walkway in the world — nearly four kilometres of portico and six hundred arches, climbing steadily out of the city. The walk is the attraction and takes about an hour up. Views over the Apennines at the top. Buses exist for the way down.

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