The 10 Best Sacred & Religious Sites in Province of Bologna, Emilia-Romagna

April 25, 2022 Jasper Kershner

Discover the best top things to do in Province of Bologna, Italy including Villa Santa Maria, Basilica di San Domenico, Basilica San Francesco, San Vitale e Agricola in Arena, Cenobio di San Vittore, Corpus Domini, Chiesa di San Bartolomeo, Sacrario dei Caduti per le Stragi Nazifasciste, Abbazia di Santa Cecilia della Croara, Chiesa di Santa Maria della Vita.
Restaurants in Province of Bologna

1. Villa Santa Maria

Via San Michele 1, 40021 Borgo Tossignano Italy +39 0542 91001 http://www.tossignanocasaspiritualita.it
Excellent
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5.0 based on 2 reviews

Villa Santa Maria

2. 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
62%
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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.

3. Basilica San Francesco

Piazza San Francesco 14, 40122 Bologna Italy +39 051 221762 http://www.sanfrancescobologna.org
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4.5 based on 346 reviews

Basilica San Francesco

4. San Vitale e Agricola in Arena

Via San Vitale 50, 40125 Bologna Italy +39 051 220570 http://www.santivitaleeagricolainarena.it/
Excellent
29%
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4.5 based on 41 reviews

San Vitale e Agricola in Arena

5. 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

6. Corpus Domini

Via Tagliapietre 19, 40123 Bologna Italy +39 051 331277 http://www.santuariocorpusdomini.it/indexSito.html
Excellent
46%
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11%
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4.5 based on 35 reviews

Corpus Domini

7. Chiesa di San Bartolomeo

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

Chiesa di San Bartolomeo

8. Sacrario dei Caduti per le Stragi Nazifasciste

Via Giacomo Matteotti 1a, 40043 Marzabotto Italy http://www.eccidiomarzabotto.com/
Excellent
75%
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25%
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4.5 based on 55 reviews

Sacrario dei Caduti per le Stragi Nazifasciste

9. Abbazia di Santa Cecilia della Croara

Via Croara 21, 40068 San Lazzaro di Savena Italy
Excellent
25%
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4.5 based on 4 reviews

Abbazia di Santa Cecilia della Croara

10. 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!

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