[2024 Bologna Attraction] Travel Guide for Basilica di San Petronio (Updated Sep)
Churches and Cathedrals
Historical Sites
Address:
Corte De' Galluzzi 12/2, 40124 Bologna Italy
Opening times:
Opens at 8:30-13:30,15:00-18:30Open
Recommended sightseeing time:
1-2 hours
Phone:
+39 051 231415
Basilica of St. Baetoli
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Chronic Italy created the fastest means of transportation in the world - sports cars. The trident in the Maserati logo comes from the Neptune Fountain in Piazza Maggiore in Bologna.
The Basilica of St. Petolius in the square was built in 1390 and was named after the archbishop of the city in the 5th century. This looks like a dog, because it hasn't been covered at all. At that time, it was planned to become the world's largest, but the Pope did not do it. Where did I go if you became the first? In the 16th century, it was ordered to stop construction, and other buildings were built next to it. But today it is still the largest brick church in the world and the fifth largest cuboid church.
The church does not charge admission, and there are not many tourists and there is no queue. It's shaptly put on, and there are not too many gorgeous decorations inside. There is a copper wire underground on the left side, most of which is covered and protected. It is the largest sundial in the world built by the Bologna people at that time. The constellation represents the month and the date is engraved.
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Shwaty003
Bologna Italy City Center Walking Tour 🇮🇹!
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A relatively quiet and quaint city in Northern Italy 🇮🇹 . We just have 6 hours here so we spent it wandering around before we headed to Rome. We were very surprised to see so many cultural attractions and historic architectures.
It is such a pretty city which makes us want to go back in the future.
What to see if you have limited time here?
1. The Piazza Maggiore- it is located right in the middle of the city so you won’t really miss this place. Just follow the crowd and it will lead you here.
2. San Petronio- apparently this is the 10th largest church in the whole world. It is located in the center of Piazza Maggiore.
3. Archiginnasio- It is one of the most important buildings in Bologna where students learn anatomy.
4. La Piazzola Market- if you need anything and you don’t want to spend a lot then go this market. It is massive and it has got everything you could think of.
Just wander around until you bump into amazing history of Bologna.
Don’t forget to try their cafes. For 6 hours , we went to three .
FilipinaTraveler
MIXED facade Basilica di San Petronio
This is an interesting building not typical of cathedrals! If you look closely, the top portion is not finished! Quick search indicates that it’s due to lack of funding many decades back during its construction phase - and hence the facade remain this condition ever since.
Its overall areas also has a good vibes with the shopping belt just a stone throw away.
Do visit to see it for yourself!