10 Sacred & Religious Sites in Santo Stefano That You Shouldn't Miss

July 28, 2021 Leonarda Pillsbury

While crowds of tourists fill Venice, Florence and Rome, Bologna remains relatively quiet in comparison. This medieval university town is charming, historic and fun to explore… and you'll find Bologna's local cuisine is light-years away from the American deli meat bearing the city's name.
Restaurants in Bologna

1. Basilica di San Domenico

Piazza San Domenico 13, 40124 Bologna Italy +39 051 640 0411 http://www.conventosandomenico.org/convento_san_domenico/tesori_artistici/00000043_La_basilica.html
Excellent
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4.5 based on 873 reviews

Basilica di San Domenico

Reviewed By Jo_and_Tom - Anna, United States

This church is very close to Hotel Touring. Looking at it you wouldn't think much of it until you get inside and have a guide who tells the story of the Church. The Tomb of Saint Dominic (Dominican founder) is located here. One of his relics is his skull entombed in a gold reliquary which is at the back of the altar. Michaelangelo was several years in Bologna as a student. One of his contribution to the tomb was a small "Clothed David" and his student also contributed a statue to same tomb. Outside were some unusual tombs which are elevated versus on the ground. They are two of the Bologna University founders - Doctors of Law. The one interesting point our guide explained that Beethoven played in this church when his father was Music Master. Beethoven in order to play had to pass a test and couldn't because he didn't know music theory on how to compose, even though he was composing at that age. Finally the choir master stated this boy was a genius and his compositions were far superior than other organ players so he was allowed to play.

2. Chiesa di San Bartolomeo

Strada Maggiore, 4, 40125 Bologna Italy +39 051 227692 http://www.parrocchiasantibartolomeoegaetano.it
Excellent
41%
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48%
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4.5 based on 99 reviews

Chiesa di San Bartolomeo

3. Cenobio di San Vittore

Via San Vittore 40, 40136 Bologna Italy http://www.sanvittore.info/
Excellent
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4.5 based on 17 reviews

Cenobio di San Vittore

4. Chiesa di Santa Maria della Vita

Via Clavature 10, 40124 Bologna Italy +39 051 236245 http://www.genusbononiae.it/index.php
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4.5 based on 1,320 reviews

Chiesa di Santa Maria della Vita

Reviewed By Jet39391324010

It is in Via Clavature which is very busy at all times. The church is beautiful inside with interesting works. It is very much worth paying €4 to see the Lamentation of Christ. A display of terracotta figures representing Joseph of Arimathea, Mary the mother of James and John, the Madonna, John the Beloved apostle, Mary of Clopas and Mary Magdalene lamenting over the body of Christ. It was amazing!

5. Eremo Di Ronzano

Via di Gaibola 18, 40136 Bologna Italy +39 051 581443 http://www.eremodironzano.it/eremo-ronzano.html
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4.5 based on 3 reviews

Eremo Di Ronzano

6. Chiesa San Michele dei Leiprosetti

Piazza San Michelle, 40125 Bologna Italy +39 051 226362
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4.0 based on 5 reviews

Chiesa San Michele dei Leiprosetti

7. Colonna di San Domenico

Piazza San Domenico, 40124 Bologna Italy
Excellent
11%
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33%
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3.5 based on 9 reviews

Colonna di San Domenico

8. Chiesa di Santa Maria della Misericordia

Piazza di Porta Castiglione 4, 40136 Bologna Italy +39 051 332755 http://chiesadibologna.it/santa-maria-misericordia.html
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3.0 based on 6 reviews

Chiesa di Santa Maria della Misericordia

9. Colonna da Beata Vergine del Rosario

Piazza San Domenico, 40124 Bologna Italy
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3.0 based on 4 reviews

Colonna da Beata Vergine del Rosario

10. Palazzo Brizzi

Via Santo Stefano 80, 40125 Bologna Italy +39 335 639 9950 [email protected] https://instagram.com/palazzobrizzi_bologna?igshid=1jt4xlagd6l26

Storico palazzo del XVI° secolo, prima sede a Bologna dei Padri Carmelitani Scalzi intorno al 1612, per volere di Maffeo Barberini ( Urbano VIII° ) . Subì radicali ampliamenti e ricostruzioni tra il 1911 e il 1914 in seguito all’acquisto dell’intero complesso da parte della famiglia Brizzi, già proprietaria di diversi terreni a Bologna e San Lazzaro. Originali le cantine e cripte del XV° secolo.

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