Off the Beaten Path in Bologna: 7 Hidden Secrets to Explore

🌳The Hidden Canal Behind a Little Window Did you know Bologna has an underground canal? Dubbed "Little Venice," it’s a charming but short stretch of water. ☀️ Easy to find at Via Piella 16, the scene is picturesque — but be prepared for crowds and a queue if you want to take photos. 💗The Whispering Wall Thanks to its domed architecture, this arched corridor carries sound across corners. Stand diagonally opposite someone and you can hear each other whisper. You’ll find it at the crossway near the Basilica of San Petronio. 🌈The Three Arrows Look up at the very high wooden ceiling at the entrance of Corte Isolani — you’ll spot three arrows embedded in the beams. No one’s quite sure how or why they got there. 🏖️The Demon’s Face Wander down Via Santo Stefano near Piazza Santo Stefano, close to the open-air restaurants. Among the many carved faces on the iconic Bologna arches, one stands out: a grotesque, devil-like figure grimacing from the stone. #ItalyTravel #Bologna #WorldHeritageCity