Cathedral of San Pietro
The Cathedral of Bologna was built on the site of an older church in 1028, destroyed by fire. Over the following centuries, the church was rebuilt many times by different architects, including completely, so that today there is no trace of the original Romano-Gothic in the structure.
The Leaning Towers of Bologna
The leaning towers of Bologna are not as widely known as the Leaning Tower of Pisa, but they are also a symbol of the city in which they are located. The tallest, Asinelli, is not tilted as much as its neighbor, Garizenda, but it is much higher: the height of the Asinelli tower exceeds 97 m.
Santo Stefano
The “Seven Churches” of Santo Stefano, as it is easy to guess, are not one structure, but a whole Christian complex. According to legend, Saint Petronius decided to build a complex of structures in the image and likeness of the Church of the Holy Sepulchre in Jerusalem on the site of the temple of Isis.
Cathedral of San Petronio
The length of the basilica exceeds 130 m, and the height of the cathedral’s vault is 45 m. Among the extant Catholic churches, the cathedral ranks 15th in size. Its construction and the main task assigned to the architect was to surpass the Roman St. Peter’s Cathedral in size.
Archimnasium of Bologna
The Archimnasium of Bologna is probably one of the most significant buildings in the whole city. Once it was the main building of the University of Bologna, known throughout Europe. Dante, Petrarch and Copernicus studied here. Today it houses the municipal library.
Madonna di San Luca
The Madonna di San Luca is not only a recognizable landmark of the landscape surrounding Bologna, but also a place of worship for many believers. There is an image of Our Lady of San Luca, and a pilgrimage path up the hill leads to it.
The International Museum and Library of Music in Bologna
The International Museum and Library of Music is located in the historical center of Bologna. It was founded in 1959 to preserve the city’s collection, and received a new name in 2004, moving to the new Palazzo Sanguinetti building. The palace was opened after a long and thorough restoration in its former glory.