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Basilica di San Domenico

Piazza San Domenico 13, Bologna, Italy (Santo Stefano)
051-640-0411
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Ranked #14 of 104 attractions in Bologna
Type: Religious Sites, Historic Sites
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Edinburgh, United Kingdom
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55 reviews 55 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 May 2013

Unlike San Petronio, the Basilica of San Domenico has excellent information panels about its history and the story of the Dominican Order, whose founder (San Domenico) lies in a beautiful tomb in a side chapel. The tomb is partly the work of Michelangelo, then just a young man of 19 years. Our visit to San Domenico was one of the... More

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Senlis, France
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 March 2013

Very nice church... not so easy to find the sculptures made by young Michel Angelo... they are half way through on the right hand side of the church.

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Portland, Oregon
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7 reviews 7 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 February 2013

I went here to see sculptures by Michelangelo. The church felt special as there were not many tourists. There is so much history and architecture to explore in the church. If you can, have some guide book that helps you explore each portion of the church. That helps make your visit a better experience. You only need to pay a... More

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camarillo, ca
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 December 2012

If you are visiting in the winter, beware the evil, mid-day closing hours which are prime time for the sun. If you are viewing after they reopen in the afternoon, it will already be rather dark and budget restraints or whatever mean that there are no overhead lights. The only way you will be able to see the side chapels,... More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 November 2012

While I can appreciate the balance needed between tourists and those seeking a religious experience, I seem to remember and enjoy places that allow photographs (maybe I need that interaction for memory's sake), so while I did think this church was interesting, I can't really remember significant things to see. We paid the extra and explored the cloisters and choir,... More

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Bozeman, Montana
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 November 2012

See St. Dominic's chapel - the fresco by Guido Reni is one of the best, not to mention the saint's monument itself

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ireland
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 November 2012

huge church and the detail in the paintings and the sculptures and even the floor is amazing and the sundial in the roof.

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Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 November 2012

Very impressive to see what the catholic church did whit poor men's money. But of course they helped artists and provided labour opportunities. Makes you think...

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Edinburgh, United Kingdom
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 October 2012

A beautiful rather understated Church - as is common in the Dominican tradition. Interesting catafalques outside the Curch itself/

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Thessaloniki, Greece
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 October 2012

A very big church with many hidden treasures, the most important being the sculptures of Michelangelo on the tomb of San Domenico. Do visit it!

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