Chiesa dei Santi Vitale e Agricola in Arena, Religious basilica in Bologna, Italy

The Chiesa dei Santi Vitale e Agricola in Arena is a basilica with a classical facade, covered porticos, and a tall bell tower in central Bologna. The interior features a single nave lined with religious artworks and paintings distributed throughout the space.

The church stands where tradition places the Roman arena of Bononia, in which the martyrs Vitale and Agricola were killed. A medieval church with three naves, built inside a Benedictine monastery, was oriented parallel to the Roman road to Ravenna. At the end of the 16th century it was rebuilt with its facade on the street and a single nave; work ended and the church was reconsecrated in 1641. The parish was suppressed in 1806 and re-established on 24 April 1824.

The name honors two saints whose devotion in Bologna reaches back to medieval times. Visitors can see traces of this religious tradition reflected in the church's furnishings and altar paintings.

The church is located on Via San Vitale in the historic center and is easily accessible on foot. Visitors should note that access may be limited during services and modest dress is expected.

The bell tower contains four bells mounted on distinctive supports with a tuning pattern that differs from other churches in Bologna. This acoustic feature makes the bells noteworthy among those who study church bell systems.