Basilica di Santo Stefano
- Address: Via Santo Stefano, Bologna
- Hours: See website for services schedule
- Admission: Free
ATTRACTION Keywords:
Holy Place,
Church / Cathedral,
Monument - Historical
A jumble of four churches make up the Basilica of St Stephen, or Basilica di Santo Stefano, dating back to the Romanesque era. With interesting cloisters, statues and artworks, the complex was once made up of seven churches.
The Church of the Crucifix houses the bones of St Petronio, and is next to the octagonal Church of the Holy Sepulcher, formerly a baptistery.
The Church of Santi Vitale e Agricola, Bologna’s oldest church, incorporates Roman masonry and mostly dates from the 11th century. The medieval cloister is a tranquil resting place, en route to a small museum.
Latest Reviews
Review by Carlos A, September 2012
Doing what: Private Tour: Bologna Cycling Sightseeing Tour
Excelent
Review by Anthony P, September 2011
Doing what: Private Tour: Classical Bologna Walking Tour
Our guide Paula was very informative. Very cordial. No better way to get to understand a new foreign city.
Review by Barbara O, August 2011
Doing what: Private Tour: Classical Bologna Walking Tour
This tour was wonderful and the guide was fabulous! She shared history, anecdotes and adjusted the tour to show us the food side of Bologna, which was of great interest to us!
Practical Info
The basilica is a few streets east of Piazza Maggiore and the Two Towers, in the old city.
