San Colombano, Church and museum complex in central Bologna, Italy
The San Colombano complex comprises a church with medieval frescoes and an upstairs oratory decorated with paintings from prominent Baroque artists.
Founded in 610 AD by Bishop Pietro of Bologna, the church was constructed over a late Roman building and underwent major renovations in 1591.
The oratory walls display an extensive collection of frescoes depicting the Passion and Resurrection of Christ, created under Ludovico Carracci's direction.
The museum section exhibits ninety functional historical musical instruments, including harpsichords, clavichords, and a notable 1679 Giovanni Battista Giusti creation.
Recent restoration works uncovered a thirteenth-century wall painting attributed to Giunta Pisano showing Christ on the cross with Mary and John.
Location: Bologna
Inception: 1008
Website: http://genusbononiae.it/index.php?pag=27
GPS coordinates: 44.49670,11.34080
Latest update: March 3, 2025 15:55
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