Basilica di San Domenico

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8 / 10

5 expert reviews

“A diverse collection of wax, bone, papier-maché and mummified relics. ”

– Atlas Obscura

Lonely Planet Lonely Planet
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"Luring you towards this basilica built in 1238 is the legend of San Domenico, founder of the Dominican order, who died in 1221." Full review
Fodor's Fodor's
"The young Michelangelo (1475–1564) carved the angel on the right." Full review
Michelin Guide Michelin Guide
1 Star
"The cornice is decorated with a motif celebrating the creation, symbolised by putti (sky), garlands (earth) and dolphins (sea)." Full review
Frommer's Frommer's
"Founder of the Dominican order and patron saint of astronomers, lived only 3 years in Bologna, but he rests forever here in a shrine." Full review