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One of the most important churches to see in Bologna. I liked the architecture and the entrance is free
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Date of experience: August 2020
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This historic Roman Catholic church was completed in 1315. It is a pastiche of different styles: Romanesque on the outside and Gothic and late Renaissance on the inside. Beside the church, there is an elegant Renaissance portico, supported by sandstone columns.
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Date of experience: June 2019
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This is among the most beautiful churches in Bologna, no small feat as so many dot the city’s landscapes. It was founded in the 13th century and is a classic beauty of Italian architecture. The high ceilings and quietness that create atoo bad sanctuary for soothing the mind and spirit. Worth a visit. It is a shame that Bolognesi tolerate the graffiti all over the city that desecrates its culture and historic splendor.…
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Date of experience: June 2019
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The highlight in this church is the Bentivoglio chapel located in semi darkness behind the altar. €0.50 allows you to light up the chapel. There are several lovely painted frescos which apparently were commission's to celebrate a local family's victory in a 1488 local feud.One of the frescos,while set in a religious context, contains portraits of family members incorporated into the scene. An unusual feature at the time it was painted.…
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Date of experience: April 2019
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As you enter, you are met with an imposing Sanctuary with high ceilings. There are many special art pieces and frescoes - a great joy to be able to pray in this house of God and to be surrounded by many beautiful objects of worship.
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Date of experience: January 2019
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