Bologna • Attraction

Basilica di San Domenico

One of Christianity's most important Dominican churches, housing the tomb of Saint Dominic with sculptures by Michelangelo.

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Duration

40 min

Entry Fee

Free

Opening Hours

year-roundYear-round

Mon08:00 – 12:00, 15:30 – 18:30

Tue08:00 – 12:00, 15:30 – 18:30

Wed08:00 – 12:00, 15:30 – 18:30

Thu08:00 – 12:00, 15:30 – 18:30

Fri08:00 – 12:00, 15:30 – 18:30

Sat08:00 – 12:00, 15:30 – 18:30

Sun08:00 – 12:00, 15:30 – 18:30

Overview

One of Christianity's most important Dominican churches, housing the tomb of Saint Dominic with sculptures by Michelangelo.

Arca di San Domenico: Marble tomb with sculptures by Nicola Pisano and a young Michelangelo.
Mozart played here: The 14-year-old Mozart played the organ in 1770.
Chapel of the Rosary: Rich Baroque paintings.

Built between 1228 and 1240 where Saint Dominic established his community.

Michelangelo: Look for the angel with the candelabrum on the right side of the Arca.
Duration: 30–40 minutes.

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