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Oratorio Di Santa Cecilia

195 Reviews

#20 of 351 things to do in Bologna

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Via Zamboni, 15, Via Zamboni, 15, 40126 Bologna Bologna, Italy

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4.5 195 reviews

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This small chapel dating from 13centuary with remarkable frescos in excellent condition considering their age ,15th century.

A small chapel which contains a large and interesting fresco cycle of the life of Saint Cecilia.

Worth a visit.

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Via Zamboni, 15, Via Zamboni, 15, 40126 Bologna Bologna, Italy

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+39 051 225970

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francien2015

Rotterdam, The Netherlands

825166

Reviewed 3 weeks ago

Very impressive frescoes

The frescos in the oratorium of Cecilia tell about the live and death of Cecilia and her husband. It offers a detailed view and perspective of live in the middle ages not to big but really impressive..

Date of experience: August 2019

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AlunofBookham

1416

Reviewed May 18, 2019

Concert of renaissance music

We spent a pleasant afternoon at a performance of renaissance music. The performers were of the highest quality. The concert was in the beautiful surroundigs of the chapel and was free (donations were accepted though). This is a must go to if the chance arises.

Date of experience: April 2019

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giacomina17

Brisbane, Australia

41770

Reviewed September 6, 2018

Amazing frescoes

Only visit if you are in to art and religion. Very small chapel with incredible frescoes depicting the life of St. Cecilia- truly beautiful. Many people who have no interest in art, history or religion will skip it but they will be the ones who...More

Date of experience: September 2018

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tjb600

Barnegat, New Jersey

22956

Reviewed August 13, 2018 via mobile

Pretty frescos

Small Chapel with frescos of life of St. Cecilia. No pictures allowed. Oh well...stop by and admire the work

Date of experience: August 2018

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539gillians

Limerick, Ireland

369193

Reviewed August 10, 2018 via mobile

Beautiful

We came across this church while strolling around. It was beautiful, the frescos were amazing. The lady working there talked us through them. They were wonderful pieces of work and it was a privilege to see something that is 100s of years old. Worth a...More

Date of experience: August 2018

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virginac

new rochelle

554256

Reviewed July 21, 2018 via mobile

Surprise

What a lovely surprise! We happened upon the Oratory by accident— while looking for another sight. The frescos are very beautiful, and the gentleman who greeted us gave us a fascinating background of the art as well as St. Cecelia. Plus, there is no charge

Date of experience: May 2018

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rgl201

9239

Reviewed June 14, 2018

delightful frescoes

This is a small chapel entirely decorated with a cycle of Renaissance paintings of the life of St. Cecilia. Charming and peaceful, and there is no entry fee -- a welcome surprise.

Date of experience: May 2018

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Happyvisitor884

Bologna, Italy

Reviewed May 18, 2018

Beautiful, tragic and haunting.

We stumbled on this gem by accident. The frescoes are beautiful and the subject matter is violent and disturbing.The legacy is that this marvellous space is used to perpetuate the arts. Wonderful music concerts are hosted here and well worth attending.

Date of experience: May 2018

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393andrewr

St. Albans, United Kingdom

416140

Reviewed March 26, 2018

Not too be missed if you like early renaissance art (and free)

A small chapel which contains a large and interesting fresco cycle of the life of Saint Cecilia. It was fairly empty when we visited and is well lit so you can view it really well. Some wonderful examples of 15th century Bologna art. It is...More