This component comprises one of the most important and best conserved public spaces of medieval origin of all Europe, which was later transformed into a political forum in the renaissance period. It’s composed of Piazza Maggiore, Piazza Re Enzo and Piazza del Nettuno with its monumental fountain by Giambologna (16th century).Of particular importance
here are the Pavaglione, the longest continuous portico
of Bologna, the Archiginnasio portico, originally the
headquarters of the University, and the porticoes of the
surrounding structures, which were built to
harmoniously connect to it.
The continuation with the past was also preserved in
its purposes, which remained substantially unchanged
over the centuries.
