Bologna Porticos c
There are 38km of Porticos in Bologna - dating from the 11th century. In the Middle Ages all the developed cities were characterised by porticoes, due to the need of space for dwellings and occupation during a period of economic development.
At the end of the XIIth century an important change took place. In most cities it was no longer allowed to build porticoes. (people needed be licensed to use public space). On the contrary, in Bologna porticoes were defined as compulsory for all the streets where they were considered useful (as Law settled in 1288), also by preserving their public uses; this law is still in force.
Bologna Porticos c
There are 38km of Porticos in Bologna - dating from the 11th century. In the Middle Ages all the developed cities were characterised by porticoes, due to the need of space for dwellings and occupation during a period of economic development.
At the end of the XIIth century an important change took place. In most cities it was no longer allowed to build porticoes. (people needed be licensed to use public space). On the contrary, in Bologna porticoes were defined as compulsory for all the streets where they were considered useful (as Law settled in 1288), also by preserving their public uses; this law is still in force.