Historic churches in Bologna

Historic Churches of Bologna

Bologna’s ecclesiastical landscape is defined by architectural diversity and artistic treasures. This collection includes the Sanctuary of the Madonna di San Luca, reached via the world’s longest portico, and the Basilica of San Petronio, home to the Cassini meridian line. Visitors can explore the "Seven Churches" complex at Santo Stefano, view Michelangelo’s early sculptures in San Domenico, and discover a unique collection of ancient musical instruments at San Colombano. From Gothic vaults to Baroque interiors, these sites preserve centuries of Bolognese religious history and Renaissance masterpieces.

Historic Churches of Bologna — Map

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Sanctuary of the Madonna di San Luca

The Sanctuary of the Madonna of San Luca is a basilica church in Bologna, northern Italy, sited atop a forested hill, Colle or Monte della…

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Basilica of San Petronio

Historic Gothic church notable for its impressive architecture, significant art collections, and the Cassini meridian line.

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Basilica of Santo Stefano

The basilica of Santo Stefano encompasses a complex of religious edifices in the city of Bologna, Italy.

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Basilica of San Domenico

Historic church and convent known for its religious significance, Renaissance and Gothic architecture, and rich collection of art and relics.

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Bologna Cathedral

Historic Roman Catholic cathedral featuring Baroque interior art and a notable campanile. It is a significant site of religious worship and architectural heritage.

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Sanctuary of Santa Maria della Vita

The Sanctuary of Santa Maria della Vita is a late-Baroque-style, Roman Catholic church in central Bologna, near the Piazza Maggiore.

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Basilica of San Giacomo Maggiore

The Basilica of San Giacomo Maggiore is an historic Roman Catholic church in Bologna, region of Emilia Romagna, Italy, serving a monastery…

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Basilica of Saint Maria Dei Servi

Santa Maria dei Servi is a Roman Catholic basilica in Bologna, Italy.

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San Colombano

Historic former church featuring Baroque frescoes, a collection of ancient musical instruments, and a library.

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San Giovanni Church in Monte

San Giovanni in Monte is a 15th-century Roman Catholic church in Bologna, Italy.

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Oratorio di Santa Cecilia, Bologna

The Oratory of Saints Cecilia and Valeriano is a religious site in central Bologna, found on Via Zamboni, contiguous to the portico of the…

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Santi Bartolomeo e Gaetano

Santi Bartolomeo e Gaetano is a Renaissance style, Roman Catholic church in central Bologna; it is located near the Due Torri adjacent to…

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San Martino, Bologna

San Martino church, also called San Martino Maggiore is a Gothic-style, Roman Catholic church located at the corner of Via Marsala and Via…

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Church of Corpus Domini

The Church of Corpus Domini, also known as the Chiesa della Santa is a Roman Catholic church in Bologna.

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Church of Santa Maria della Pioggia

The Sanctuary of Santa Maria della Pioggia is a small church, located on Via Riva Reno 122, between Galliera road and Riva di Reno road in…

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