Basilica di San Petronio
4 expert reviews
“The main church of Bologna, San Petronio Basilica dominates the main plaza.”
– Afar Magazine
Lonely Planet
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"Bologna's hulking Gothic basilica is the world's fifth-largest church."
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Look out for the huge sundial that stretches 67.7m down the eastern aisle.
Fodor's
"Construction on this vast cathedral began in 1390; and the work, as you can see, still isn't finished."
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Frommer's
"Among the few flourishes are a magnificent central doorway surrounded by Old Testament figures rendered in marble."
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The longest sundial in the world stretches for 70 meters (231 feet).
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