Sanctuary of Santa Maria della Vita, Baroque sanctuary in central Bologna, Italy
The Sanctuary of Santa Maria della Vita features an elliptical layout with a tall dome constructed by Giuseppe Tubertini in 1787.
The construction of this religious building started in 1687 under the direction of architect Giovanni Battista Bergonzoni, with the facade added in 1905.
The Lamentation over the Dead Christ, created by Niccolò dell'Arca between 1463 and 1494, represents a major terracotta sculpture of the Italian Renaissance.
The sanctuary opens daily from 10:00 AM to 6:30 PM, offering guided tours that explain the architectural elements and artistic masterworks.
The adjacent Oratory contains fourteen terracotta statues depicting the Transit of the Madonna, crafted by Alfonso Lombardi in 1522.
Location: Bologna
Inception: 1687
Architectural style: baroque architecture
Address: via Clavature 10 ‒ Bologna (BO)
GPS coordinates: 44.49328,11.34466
Latest update: March 3, 2025 22:06
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