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Top 10 Churches & Cathedrals in Santo Stefano, Emilia-Romagna
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.
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1. Basilica - Santuario di Santo Stefano
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5.0 based on 5,097 reviews
Reviewed By Marla7 - Naas, Ireland
The Santo Stefano complex includes 7 interconnected churches, each with its own style and history, with parts dating back to the early Middle Ages. I definitely recommend to take your time to visit the whole complex, the museum and even the gift shop. Great way to escape the heat too, if visiting in the summer!
2. Oratorio dei Battuti
3. Basilica di San Domenico
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4.5 based on 873 reviews
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.
4. Basilica di San Petronio
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4.5 based on 4,125 reviews
Reviewed By adaniels83 - Leeds, United Kingdom
This is a beautiful elegant and rather large church, entry is free, if you would like to take photos inside then there is a €2 charge with the proceeds going towards restoration of the many elements of the church. I read many times about people not being allowed in wearing shorts... that is a lie there were plenty of people wearing shorts and with legs on show and there was not one bit of animosity towards them!! The workmanship of the church is quite stunning and in my opinion a must see, the torri degli Asinelli was closed for renovations on our trip so as an alternative way of obtaining Ariel views of the city go to the rear of the church where for €3 you can get to the top and a viewing platform where the views are great.
5. Basilica di Santa Maria dei Servi
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4.5 based on 237 reviews
Reviewed By L2351ZEpeterh - Flensburg, Germany
The basilica is nice, and what makes it particular is that one can see the connection between science and arts (and religion).This is materialized by a line on the floor which is a meridian (and shows the date at the moment of the local noon).
6. Complesso Monumentale San Michele In Bosco
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4.5 based on 192 reviews
Reviewed By Jackiepcs - Portsmouth, United Kingdom
We took the bus 30 from Ugo Bassi up to San Michele in Bosca for €1 50 and as well as an enjoyable journey throught the city of Bologna the view from the church is truly amazing. You can see over the whole beautiful city - the best value in Bologna! We could not get inside but contented ourselves with the breath taking view and then hopped on the bus back, this time to the central railway station - same bus. A not to be missed expedition and very cheap.
7. Chiesa di San Bartolomeo
8. Chiesa di Santa Maria della Vita
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4.5 based on 1,320 reviews
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!
9. Santuario della Madonna del Baraccano
10. Chiesa San Michele dei Leiprosetti
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