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Santo Stefano is a curious collection of four medieval churches (there were originally seven) jumbled together under one roof. The main entrance is in the 11th century church of the Crocifisso (on the right of the picture). This church contains a crypt dating back to 1019 and precious works of art. From this church you walk into the polygonal shaped San Sepolcro which also dates back to the 11th century. Its centrepiece is the tomb of St Petronius, modeled after the Holy Sepulchre in Jerusalem. The courtyard contains the so-called Fontana di Pilato, an 8th century basin. The next church along (furthest left on the picture) is the church of Santi Vitale e Agricola which originally dates from the 5th century (it was a converted Temple of Isis), making it the oldest church in the city. It was rebuilt in the 8th and 11th centuries and contains the sarcophagi of Saints Vitalis and Agricola who were martyred in the 4th century. Santa Trinita can be found behind the 3 churches and features a small museum.
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Basilica di Santo Stefano is formed by seven Churches different in style, colour and shape. This group of Churches is thought to be the most ancient monument in Bologna and St. Petronius himself, bishop and protector of the town, is indicated as having designed the Basilica in 983. The project was called Santa Hierusalem, from Latin, because of similarities to the Holy Sepulchre in Jerusalem.
St. Petronius' tomb is preserved in Chiesa del Santo Sepolcro, which was built during the 5th century and later restored during the 12th century.
The following churches are: Chiesa della Trinita, Chiesa di San Vitale e Agricola, Chiesa del Crocefisso. Leave a Comment Address: Piazza San Stefano
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Known as le sette chiese, i.e., the seven churches, the complex of Santo Stefano is one of the most important religious, historical and architectural structures in Bologna. The complex, as a Christian place of worship, dates from the 5th century AD, but it was built over the Roman temple of the goddess Isis. Although expanded and modified over time, it still contains elements from the earliest periods. Its most important churches are: la Chiesa del Crocifisso, la Chiesa del Sepolcro, and Santi Vitale e Agricola, the three of which are described in further detail below. Other interesting features include il Cortile di Pilato (Pilate's Courtyard), la Chiesa della Trinitā (Church of the Holy Trinity), il Chiostro dei Benedittini (Cloister of the Benedictines) and the Museum of Santo Stefano. The complex is located on Piazza Santo Stefano. Address: Piazza Santo Stefano
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S. Stefano qsuare is also a meeting point: During warm days a lot of students, or couples sit on the steps or on the walls sorrounding the quares just to chat, drink a beer or relax. Try it! Leave a Comment
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At the Piazza San Stefano, you will find the church complex of San Stefano and more renaissance houses, like the houses of Tacconi and Isolani (more wooden structures). In fornt of these houses, a weekly market takes place. The Piazza San Stefano is a popular place to hang out and meet friends. Of course, it is not as lively as Piazza Maggiore or Piazza del Nettuno, but also not as touristy. I was there during midday break and south of the Piazza San Stefano, there was a kind of spooky atmosphere. Compared to the piazza, everything seemed so quiet and the atmosphere changed within seconds. Leave a Comment
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