Corpus Domini, Bologna, Catholic monastery in Bologna, Italy
Corpus Domini is a Benedictine convent in Bologna, with a Renaissance brick facade and several chapels decorated with frescoes and stucco work. The interior follows a devotional layout typical of the 17th century, with religious artwork spread across each section of the building.
The convent was founded in 1477 and completed in 1480, built under architects Nicolò Marchionne from Florence and Francesco Fucci from Dozza. Its construction coincided with a broader movement to establish new religious communities across Bologna.
The monastery preserves the memory of Saint Catherine of Bologna, a 15th-century religious figure whose life shaped local devotion. Her presence in the space continues to draw pilgrims and visitors seeking spiritual connection.
The convent is located at Via Tagliapietre 23 and is open to visitors during regular hours. Group visits can be arranged in advance for a more thorough look at the spaces and their contents.
The church holds the preserved remains of Saint Catherine of Bologna displayed in a seated position, a funerary practice with almost no parallel in Christian tradition. She died in 1463, and after her body was exhumed, it was placed upright, a decision that has drawn pilgrims and curious visitors ever since.
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