Churches in Emilia-Romagna

Historic Churches & Cathedrals

Explore the religious architecture of Emilia-Romagna, featuring UNESCO World Heritage sites in Ravenna known for Byzantine mosaics like those in the Basilica of San Vitale. This selection highlights the Romanesque cathedrals of Modena and Parma, the massive Gothic Basilica of San Petronio in Bologna, and the hilltop Sanctuary of San Luca. From the unfinished Renaissance facade of Rimini’s Tempio Malatestiano to the ancient monastic complex of Bobbio Abbey, these twenty sites showcase centuries of artistic evolution, including significant medieval sculptures and Baroque interiors.

Historic Churches & Cathedrals — Map

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Basilica of St. Vitalus

The Basilica of San Vitale is a late antique church in Ravenna, Italy.

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New Basilica of St. Apollinarus

The Basilica of Sant'Apollinare Nuovo is a basilica church in Ravenna, Italy.

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St. Apollinare in Classe

The Basilica of Sant'Apollinare in Classe is a church in Classe, Ravenna, Italy, consecrated on 9 May 549 by the bishop Maximian and…

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Neonian Baptistery

The Baptistery of Neon is a Roman religious building in Ravenna, northeastern Italy.

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Modena Cathedral

Historic Romanesque cathedral renowned for its architecture, intricate sculptures, and religious significance. It is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and a prominent example of medieval art and culture.

AnnaBBB / CC BY-SA 4.0

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Tempio Malatestiano

The Tempio Malatestiano is the unfinished cathedral church of Rimini, Italy. Officially named for St.

Mattana / CC BY-SA 3.0

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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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Ferrara Cathedral

Ferrara Cathedral is a Roman Catholic cathedral and minor basilica in Ferrara, Northern Italy.

Carlo Ferrari / CC-BY-SA-3.0

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Parma Cathedral

Parma Cathedral is a Roman Catholic cathedral in Parma, Emilia-Romagna, dedicated to the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary.

Pufui Pc Pifpef I / CC BY-SA 4.0

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Ravenna Cathedral

Ravenna Cathedral or Metropolitan Cathedral of the Resurrection of Our Lord Jesus Christ is a Roman Catholic cathedral dedicated to the…

Carlo Pelagalli / CC BY-SA 3.0

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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.

Amico Aspertini / Public domain

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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…

Ceppicone / CC BY-SA 3.0

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Basilica of San Petronio

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

Gaspa / CC BY 2.0

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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.

Nicola Quirico / CC BY-SA 4.0

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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.

Ceppicone / CC BY-SA 3.0

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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.

sailko / CC BY-SA 3.0

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Basilica of San Francesco, Ravenna

The Basilica of San Francesco is a major church in Ravenna. It was first built in 450 by Neo, bishop of Ravenna, and dedicated to saint…

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Bobbio Abbey

Bobbio Abbey is a monastery founded by Irish Saint Columbanus in 614, around which later grew up the town of Bobbio, in the province of…

Davide Papalini / CC BY-SA 3.0

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Bobbio Cathedral

Bobbio Cathedral is a Roman Catholic cathedral in Bobbio, Emilia-Romagna, Italy, dedicated to the Assumption of the Virgin Mary.

Roberto sernicola / CC BY-SA 3.0

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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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