Chiesa di Santa Maria Maggiore

The Church of Santa Maria Maggiore is a Catholic worship space with a spacious interior hall and multiple side chapels that display artworks spanning different historical periods. The structure follows a classical church design with carefully arranged interior spaces.

The building was constructed between 1752 and 1757 under architect Alfonso Torreggiani's direction, replacing an earlier structure from the 13th century. This reconstruction was part of broader urban renewal during the 18th century.

The main altar from 1751 displays a painting by Ubaldo Gandolfi that represents key elements of Catholic religious art. The side chapels hold works spanning different periods, creating a visual record of artistic development in the region.

The building is located on Via Matteotti 80 and opens to visitors during regular service times. A mobile application offers community members event updates and scheduling information for those planning to visit.

In 1410 the church briefly received cathedral status when the Pope sought shelter there during a plague in Bologna. This rare honor made it temporarily one of the region's most important Catholic sites.

Location: Castel San Pietro Terme

Inception: 15 century

Architects: Alfonso Torreggiani

Address: via Matteotti, 80 ‒ Castel San Pietro Terme (BO)

GPS coordinates: 44.39746,11.58996

Latest update: December 14, 2025 18:03