Basilica - Santuario di Santo Stefano

Basilica - Santuario di Santo Stefano

Basilica - Santuario di Santo Stefano
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  • HeatherMegaMauriFan
    276 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    The 7 Churches Complex - Unmissable
    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.
    Visited March 2023
    Written April 6, 2023
  • Karen H
    Preston, United Kingdom171 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Wonderful historical churches
    7 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 2023
    Traveled as a couple
    Written July 31, 2023
  • LSQRD1
    Kent, Ohio807 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Interesting structure with lots of different components
    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!
    Visited July 2023
    Written August 23, 2023
  • David
    Bracknell, United Kingdom15 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Interesting Church
    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
    Visited October 2023
    Traveled as a couple
    Written October 24, 2023
  • GoingGuide
    Nottingham, United Kingdom1,213 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Amazing place of sanctuary
    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.
    Visited October 2023
    Traveled as a couple
    Written October 25, 2023
  • Peter T
    Tamworth, United Kingdom398 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Pretty 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 2024
    Traveled as a couple
    Written February 10, 2024
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Steveage
Rexburg, ID3,271 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
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
5.0 of 5 bubbles
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
5.0 of 5 bubbles
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
5.0 of 5 bubbles
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
Written October 24, 2023
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DSS11
Ski Municipality, Norway102 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
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
5.0 of 5 bubbles
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
5.0 of 5 bubbles
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
5.0 of 5 bubbles
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
5.0 of 5 bubbles
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.
Written February 13, 2020
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monroundtheworld
London, UK265 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
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.
Written January 23, 2020
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