The terracotta figures at SM della Vita were a must see for me. The anguish on the women’s faces and swirling, frenetic motion brought me to tears. You have to pay a small fee to see them, don’t miss it.

A stone's throw from the main square is this church- one of the smaller churches we visited in the city but possibly the most beautiful. Your eye doesn't know where to look, there is magnificence on all sides. The only thing that was a bit...More

We were fascinated by a BBC programme that introduced us to Niccolò dell'Arca and had to see his work in this rather understated church. The entrance fee to the chapel where the 'compianto' is located was worth every penny. The 'Arca' (in the Chiesa di...More

The terra cotta statues are awesome. This is a must see in Bologna. There is a small fee to see these.

In the fall of 1977 some local people that we were staying with took us to a quiet church on a side street to see the lamentation. Over forty years later it is still burned into my memory!!!!

My wife and friend convinced me to go to the see the terracotta images that portrayed the death of Christ. I must admit I found it very moving and we spent a good 30 minutes looking at the various sculptures, which were amazing for the...More

This church is hidden on a street of restaurants and food sellers just off the Piazza Maggiore. For a small fee you can visit the masterpiece of Niccolo` dell'Arca, which we found breath-taking. Created in the late 1400's this terracotta sculpture captures human emotions like...More