Basilica of San Domenico, Minor basilica in Bologna, Italy
The principal church of the Dominican Order combines Renaissance, Gothic, and Romanesque architectural elements across its central nave and two lateral aisles.
Construction of the basilica started in 1228 after Saint Dominic's death, with the church receiving consecration from Pope Innocent IV in 1251.
The basilica houses the marble Arca di San Domenico, a shrine containing Saint Dominic's remains, featuring sculptures by Nicola Pisano and Michelangelo.
The basilica museum displays religious artifacts, artworks, and reliquaries, including a terracotta Pietà and precious chalices from different historical periods.
The church contains three organs, including an instrument on which Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart practiced during his preparation for the Bologna Philharmonic Academy examination.
Location: Bologna
Inception: 1228
Architectural style: Renaissance architecture, Romanesque architecture, Gothic architecture
Website: https://sandomenicobologna.it
GPS coordinates: 44.48950,11.34450
Latest update: May 27, 2025 10:04
Palazzo dell’Archiginnasio
289 m
Arca di San Domenico
8 m
Tombs of the glossators of Bologna
54 m
Piazza San Domenico
25 m
Chiesa di Santa Lucia
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Palazzo Sanuti Bevilacqua
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San Procolo
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Palazzo Ranuzzi
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Palazzo di Residenza della Cassa di Risparmio in Bologna
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Palazzo Marsigli
272 m
Palazzo Legnani Pizzardo, Bologna
287 m
Palazzo Fava da San Domenico
159 m
Casa Saraceni
253 m
Casa d'abitazione di via Vascelli 8
171 m
Torre dei Bertolotti
240 m
Teatro Anatomico
283 m
Monument to Marco Minghetti (Bologna)
249 m
Cappella Ghisilardi
47 m
Museo della basilica di San Domenico
52 m
Casa Berò detta dei Caracci
109 m
Palazzo Cospi
192 m
Giardino di piazza Cavour
175 m
Portici di via Farini
180 m
Casa Montignani
205 m
Palazzo Sassoli de' Bianchi, già Vassé Pietramellara
224 m
Platano comune
291 m
Palazzo della fabbriceria di San Petronio detto il Pavaglioncino
273 m
Ginco
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