Oratory of Saints Cecilia and Valeriano, Bologna, Religious oratory in Bologna, Italy
The interior walls of the oratory display ten fresco panels depicting scenes from the lives of Saint Cecilia and Saint Valeriano in Renaissance style.
The oratory construction dates from 1350, with Francesco Francia, Lorenzo Costa, and Amico Aspertini creating the frescoes starting in 1505 for Bologna ruler Giovanni Bentivoglio.
The panels illustrate essential moments in Christian tradition, including the marriage of Cecilia and Valeriano, their conversion by Pope Urban, and their martyrdom.
The oratory stands adjacent to San Giacomo Maggiore church on Via Zamboni in central Bologna, making it accessible to visitors exploring the city center.
Each of the ten narrative fresco panels features life-sized figures separated by pilaster strips decorated with intricate grotteschi patterns.
Location: Bologna
Inception: 14 century
GPS coordinates: 44.49596,11.34997
Latest update: March 2, 2025 20:51
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