Place of worship
Basilica of San Francesco
40 locals recommend,
Tips from locals
Murali
May 28, 2017
The Basilica of Saint Francis is a historic church in the city of Bologna in northern Italy. Founded in the 13th century, it has been the property of the Conventual Franciscan friars since then.
Roberto
May 9, 2014
One of the most famous Bologna's churches
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April 26, 2018
The church was built between 1236 and 1254 by the Franciscan community. The members of the community arrived in Bologna in 1218 when Bernardo di Quintavalle, one of the first disciples of San Francesco, moved here. San Francesco joined his disciples in Bologna some years later. At present, the church is a sort of pastiche of different styles including Romanesque, Gothic and Early Renaissance. The church is home to the church monuments of the jurist Accursius and his son Francesco, Odofredus and Rolandino dei Romanzi.
The church was built between 1236 and 1254 by the Franciscan community. The members of the community arrived in Bologna in 1218 when Bernardo di Quintavalle, one of the first disciples of San Francesco, moved here. San Francesco joined his disciples in Bologna some years later. At present, the churc…
Gabriele
February 18, 2018
Squares are important in Bologna. Not only for their beauty, but also because they are essential gathering places, where to talk, drink, eat or just relax. Piazza San Francesco is one of the most animated ones, where students from all over the country fill the square after the aperitivo till late night.
Andrea
May 7, 2015
Roman-Gothic church, monumental tombs
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Location
9 Piazza Malpighi
Bologna, Emilia-Romagna