San Michele in Bosco, Renaissance monastery on a hill in Bologna, Italy
The San Michele in Bosco complex consists of a church and monastery with an octagonal cloister designed by Pietro Fiorini between 1602 and 1603.
Originally built in the 4th century, the monastery underwent substantial reconstruction in the 16th century when Olivetan monks established their presence at the site.
The complex features artworks spanning four centuries, including frescoes by Ludovico Carracci and decorations by Giorgio Vasari in the former refectory.
The site now functions as part of the Rizzoli Orthopedic Institute and receives visitors through the TPER urban bus line 30 from Giardini Margherita.
From the monumental corridor, the Asinelli Tower creates a telescope effect, appearing larger or smaller depending on the viewer's position.
Location: Bologna
Inception: 16 century
Architectural style: Renaissance architecture
Accessibility: Accessible en fauteuil roulant
Part of: Rizzoli Orthopedic Institute
Phone: +390516366315
Email: biblioteca@ior.it
Website: http://genusbononiae.it
GPS coordinates: 44.48090,11.34206
Latest update: March 10, 2025 01:42
Bologna offers many photography subjects, from medieval towers to Renaissance palaces. The covered arcades stretch for miles, connecting squares, churches, and historic buildings. The Neptune Fountain stands beside Piazza Maggiore, the heart of the city. The Two Towers rise above the streets and have been landmarks for centuries. Santo Stefano Basilica consists of several connected churches, while the Sanctuary of the Madonna of San Luca sits on a hill, reached by one of the longest porticoes in the world. The university district shows buildings from medieval and Renaissance periods, including the Archiginnasio with its anatomical theater. The botanical garden provides a quiet green space, and parks like Giardini Margherita and Montagnola Park offer places to rest. Smaller discoveries like the window on Via Piella give views of the Moline canal. Palaces, libraries, and museums complete the photographic range of this city that has kept its historic character.
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