Saint Petrone's Basilica
Corte de' Galluzzi, 12/2 5, 40124 Bologna
Driving directions
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Useful information
- Phone : +39 051 231415
- Website: : http://www.basilicadisanpetronio.it
Description
Work on this basilica started in 1390 but was only completed in the 17C when the vaults were finally built! The façade is remarkable for its central doorway, a major work by Siena-born sculptor Jacopo della Quercia. The vast interior is home to a plethora of works of art, of which the frescoes by Giovanni da Modena are of particular interest. If you raise your eyes, you will see an oculus in the vaulting through which the midday sun hits a meridian line traced on the floor.
Localisation
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Where to sleepnearby
- From €37UR-NEST Corte Galluzzi49 m - Corte Galluzzi, 40124 Bologna
- From €90B&B Galleria Cavour65 m - Galleria Cavour, 2, 40124 Bologna
- From €84Art Hotel Commercianti73 m - Via de Pignattari 11, 40124 Bologna
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Where to eatnearby
- San Silvestro in CantinaAround€3545 m - Piazza Minghetti, 2/B/C, 40124 Bologna
- Vicolo Colombina€€MICHELIN 202489 m - vicolo Colombina 5/b, 40123 Bologna
- NU Lounge RestaurantAround€30138 m - Via de' Musei, 6, 40124 Bologna
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