Comments on: Walking the Portico di San Luca in Bologna

By: Rachel Heller

Rachel Heller — Fri, 19 Feb 2016 06:28:22 +0000

In reply to Karen Warren. This was January, and there were joggers here and there, but that was all. It's a nice way to get out of the busy-ness of the city.

By: Karen Warren

Karen Warren — Thu, 18 Feb 2016 18:39:01 +0000

I walked up the Portico di San Luca some years ago and loved it, particularly as it is so photogenic. What struck me most was the lack of other people about – we didn’t see anyone apart from a lone jogger (I think we went in April or May, but I don’t know what it would be like later in the year).

By: Rachel Heller

Rachel Heller — Thu, 18 Feb 2016 18:04:12 +0000

In reply to Nathalie. Any excuse will do! Mine is the food!

By: Nathalie

Nathalie — Thu, 18 Feb 2016 15:22:14 +0000

Good tips, Bologna is such a great city to explore. We never made it to the sanctuary, an excuse to return 🙂

By: Rachel Heller

Rachel Heller — Tue, 16 Feb 2016 04:26:04 +0000

In reply to Rebecca Hall (Bex). It's such a healthy habit! My problem is I don't tend to walk at home, but I walk A LOT when I travel, so especially in the first few days it can be a challenge.

By: Rachel Heller

Rachel Heller — Tue, 16 Feb 2016 04:24:00 +0000

In reply to Janice Chung. I seem to make that particular comment a lot lately. As I've gotten older I've gotten used to planning less than I used to. Does that mean I've gotten wiser or more foolish?

By: Rachel Heller

Rachel Heller — Tue, 16 Feb 2016 04:21:24 +0000

In reply to Hung Thai. It is!

By: Hung Thai

Hung Thai — Tue, 16 Feb 2016 03:19:46 +0000

Thanks for the tips. The views seem to be worth the walk uphill.

By: Janice Chung

Janice Chung — Tue, 16 Feb 2016 01:23:23 +0000

The arcade is fascinating. I loved the picture of San Luca Portico and would love to see it.When you said you didn’t know what you were getting yourself into, I chuckled as I am the same way. If something looks interesting, why not pursue it! Good for you! It was worth the hike up (and down).

By: Rebecca Hall (Bex)

Rebecca Hall (Bex) — Mon, 15 Feb 2016 21:32:43 +0000

It’s funny because in Mediterranean countries – such as Italy and Greece – one will often find the elderly walking up and down seemingly impossible hills on a daily basis. I’ve never been to Bologna, but it certainly sounds gorgeous. I shall be sure to take good walking shoes and not walk in the heat of the day.