Basilica - Santuario di Santo Stefano
Basilica - Santuario di Santo Stefano
Basilica - Santuario di Santo Stefano
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- HeatherMegaMauriFan276 contributionsThe 7 Churches Complex - UnmissableThe basilica of Santo Stefano encompasses a complex of religious buildings and courtyards, located on Piazza Santo Stefano. This was my favourite experience in Bologna we visited twice. Note it is closed from 12.30 - 2.30 for lunch. Entry is free. There's a wonderful shop/museum where you can buy artefacts made in Jerusalem, I bought a long sought after Olive wood nativity set. sette chiese / seven churches complex showcases the building of multiple religious buildings dating back to the 13th C. There's a real sense of time here, allow a few hours to take it all in. You can get a guide in different languages inside for 1 Euro.Visited March 2023Written April 6, 2023
- Karen HPreston, United Kingdom171 contributionsWonderful historical churches7 churches in one area. All have been added throughout the ages and include crypt, cloisters as well as traditional churches. Ancient buildings are very interesting. You can buy a short information booklet telling you what you are looking at for couple of euros- do this as the information boards are not good for English. My favourite was the copy of the Church of Holy Sepulchre from Jerusalem- wonderful. There’s a little museum and gift shop. Lovely way to spend an hour out of the sun.Visited July 2023Traveled as a coupleWritten July 31, 2023
- LSQRD1Kent, Ohio807 contributionsInteresting structure with lots of different componentsThis is a really interesting structure with a series of churches of different ages interconnected. There was a nice display that helps put the pieces together and each area was a visual treat. They also have a really nice shop. Highly recommend!Visited July 2023Written August 23, 2023
- DavidBracknell, United Kingdom15 contributionsInteresting ChurchInteresting church with Santo Stefano's piazza. You navigate within the church and it takes you throughout the building with a number of different churches within different styles. Church is free to enter but is not opened to tourists on MondaysVisited October 2023Traveled as a coupleWritten October 24, 2023
- GoingGuideNottingham, United Kingdom1,213 contributionsAmazing place of sanctuaryFabulously impressive place to visit. It consists of not just one Church but 7 religious dwellings, all in one location. Each dwelling has its own significance. An extremely quiet and spiritual setting away from the hustle and bustle of the main tourist areas. Well worth a visit.Visited October 2023Traveled as a coupleWritten October 25, 2023
- Peter TTamworth, United Kingdom398 contributionsPretty set of historical church buildings and its free.....A really set of old church building blended together. Its free (with a donation), has a museum and shop so definitely worth a visit. Its set in a pretty and small piazza. Check timings for entrance as part of it is a working church. Spend the time (1-2 hours) to walk around and take in the history, plus enjoy a coffee in the lovely piazza - before or after.Visited February 2024Traveled as a coupleWritten February 10, 2024
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Steveage
Rexburg, ID3,271 contributions
Jun 2019
1,000 year old frescoes, beautiful art and a copy of the Church of the Holy Sepulchre from Jerusalem. What more could you want? Wander and wonder! If you come in the main, north facing entrance, go down the left side of the church and there's a door leading back to the incredible other churches in this complex. The Adoration of the Magi from 1290 is something special.
Written February 24, 2020
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Haebee
Singapore, Singapore872 contributions
Apr 2022 • Couples
This externally unassuming Basilica is a must visit! Once you enter with a guide, your understanding of the history is enhanced. There is much to see, many sections to cover. Known as a complex of 7 churches, it even has a Courtyard of Pilate and a stone rooster. We were so glad we made the attempt to visit this Basilica. To have an in depth appreciation, one may need to revisit a few times- even the external brick design is fascinating.
Written April 23, 2022
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HeatherMegaMauriFan
London276 contributions
Mar 2023
The basilica of Santo Stefano encompasses a complex of religious buildings and courtyards, located on Piazza Santo Stefano. This was my favourite experience in Bologna we visited twice. Note it is closed from 12.30 - 2.30 for lunch. Entry is free. There's a wonderful shop/museum where you can buy artefacts made in Jerusalem, I bought a long sought after Olive wood nativity set. sette chiese / seven churches complex showcases the building of multiple religious buildings dating back to the 13th C. There's a real sense of time here, allow a few hours to take it all in. You can get a guide in different languages inside for 1 Euro.
Written April 6, 2023
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David
Bracknell, UK15 contributions
Oct 2023 • Couples
Interesting church with Santo Stefano's piazza. You navigate within the church and it takes you throughout the building with a number of different churches within different styles.
Church is free to enter but is not opened to tourists on Mondays
Church is free to enter but is not opened to tourists on Mondays
Written October 24, 2023
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DSS11
Ski Municipality, Norway102 contributions
Dec 2019
I had visited this place before, but then it was closed, but on this occasion it was open and we could see it (almost) all from within, and what a "trip" it was. Travelling through almost 2000 years of church life through this fabulous arcihtecture was a stunning experience and never to be forgotten. Highly recommended for history buffs.
Written February 24, 2020
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Metehan
Brasov, Romania10 contributions
Jan 2022
It is one of the most important places to visit, see and spend time in Bologna. The basilica, built in the 5th century and made up of 7 churches, is one of the oldest structures in Bologna. Surrounded by many restaurants and cafes, it is in a quiet area. I was very impressed by the buildings, decorations and historical artifacts in the museum section. The basilica is closed on Mondays.
Written August 12, 2022
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LSQRD1
Kent, OH807 contributions
Jul 2023
This is a really interesting structure with a series of churches of different ages interconnected. There was a nice display that helps put the pieces together and each area was a visual treat. They also have a really nice shop. Highly recommend!
Written August 23, 2023
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GoingGuide
Nottingham, UK1,213 contributions
Oct 2023 • Couples
Fabulously impressive place to visit. It consists of not just one Church but 7 religious dwellings, all in one location. Each dwelling has its own significance. An extremely quiet and spiritual setting away from the hustle and bustle of the main tourist areas. Well worth a visit.
Written October 25, 2023
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cordyroy
Mobile, AL2,384 contributions
Oct 2019 • Couples
The church complex here is very interesting. As you move from chapel to chapel you can get a feeling of the development into what you find today. Towards the end of the recommended route there is a very good diagram of the expansion over the centuries.
Worth a visit. Some unusual items in the gift shop too.
Worth a visit. Some unusual items in the gift shop too.
Written February 13, 2020
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monroundtheworld
London, UK265 contributions
Jan 2020 • Solo
The second you step into this church you can feel history. And it's beautiful!
There are 7 churches hidden behind its majestic facade. Try to find all of them!
The square it is set in (piazza Santo Stefano) is very impressive too.
A must see in Bologna.
There are 7 churches hidden behind its majestic facade. Try to find all of them!
The square it is set in (piazza Santo Stefano) is very impressive too.
A must see in Bologna.
Written January 23, 2020
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WPQ
California544 contributions
Are there tour guides available in English? Thank you.
Gi0vanni
Cambridge, UK117 contributions
I am sure that the tourist office in Piazza Grande would be able to book an English speaking guide for you. They are extremely helpful and knowledgeable and also issue the Bologna Card Museo which I would strongly recommend if you are staying for a week or more
Monikeichon
Seville, Spain1,422 contributions
Hola a todos los que formais Tripadvisor; en Julio voy a Bologna y me gustaría saber si alguien ha ido a las iglesias por la tarde; abren todos los días? Es que la información que encuentro en internet es medio clara. Muchas gracias de antemano
SulNorte
Munich, Germany341 contributions
08:00 - 19:00
klauss59
27 contributions
desideravo sapere se ci sono orari specifici per visitare questa struttura di domenica e se si paga un ingresso.
Gabriela M
Piemonte, 68 contributions
Stile: Romanico, Gotico
Edificazione: V secolo, riimaneggiata nel XIII
Orari: dalle 9.00 alle 12.00 e dalle 15.30 alle 18.30.
Durante le funzioni religiose alcuni spazi sono dedicati alla preghiera.
Telefono: +39.051.223256. Per qualsiasi chiarimento chiama a questo numero. E visitala, merita davvero!!!
Julie Siedses
Cluj-Napoca, Romania7 contributions
how to get there
from bologna station
spirospap
Athens, Greece87 contributions
You can take bus 32, opposite the station and get off Porta San Vitale. Take Via San Vitale towards the center and after 200 m go left any take Via S.Stefano. It is 10 min walk and a really nice walk! You can buy tickets in the bus or in any Bar-Tabac shop.
Antonella r
Florida City, FL42 contributions
It is open from 8am to 7 pm everyday. During the mass tour guide are not allowed,but for small number of people with discretion is possible .In the summer at mid day sometime is closed.For more information you can call at +39.051.223256 (sacristy)
Antonella r
Florida City, FL42 contributions
It is open everyday from 8 am to 7 pm everyday. When is the mass the guide tour can be suspended , but if you are only few people is possible with discretion.And sometime in the summer at the mid day is closed.For be sure you can call to the Curia Arcivescovile (Archbishop) of Bologna at 051/6480611 for more info.
drwmitch
Aspen, Colorado12 contributions
What are the hours that it is open?
Roberto35411
Fort Lauderdale56 contributions
It is open during the day and evening, though sometimes it is closed at midday.And the Masses, of course
RicherTrips
Monterrey, Mexico4,024 contributions
Disculpa,Pablo, pero creo que estás confundiendo la Basílica de Santo Stéfano con la de San Petronio. Carlos V fue coronado en San Petronio, frente a la Plazza Maggiore. San Petronio es la que tiene la fachada inconclusa.
RicherTrips
alaiza2
San Sebastian - Donostia, Spain269 contributions
estaré equivocado. Lo siento.
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