San Colombano
Location Bologna
Historic former church featuring Baroque frescoes, a collection of ancient musical instruments, and a library. Read more…
Tags museum·hidden gem·historical·place of worship·baroque·art·music
Workshop of Ludovico Carracci (Francesco Albani, Domenichino, Lucio Massari, Lorenzo Garbieri, Giacomo Cavedoni, Francesco Brizio and Guido Reni) / CC BY 2.0
The site is a former religious complex dating back to 1008, notable for its Baroque frescoes, a crypt, and a Marian chapel. It houses the Collezione Tagliavini, an important collection of antique musical instruments, alongside a library focused on music and religious art. Although no longer consecrated, the building remains a significant cultural and historical monument linked to the artistic and religious heritage of the area.
More information and contact
Official website www.genusbononiae.it/index.php
Oratory of San Colombano, Bologna en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Oratory%20of%20San%20Colombano%2C%20Bologna
Email sancolombano@genusbononiae.it
Phone +39 051 199 36366
Address Via Parigi 5,
40121 Bologna, Italy
Coordinates 44°29'48.518" N, 11°20'26.697" E
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