Madonna del Baraccano, Bologna

Name: Madonna del Baraccano
Address: Piazza del Baraccano, 2, Bologna, 40124, Italy
Telephone: +39 051 392680

#55 among attractions in Bologna

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The Sanctuary of the Madonna del Baraccano is a Renaissance style, Roman Catholic church, located at Piazza del Baraccano 2 at the southern edge of the formerly walled central Bologna, region of Emilia-Romagna, Italy. The church was built at the site of city wall, where a Madonna image was painted, hence called Madonna of the Barricade. Presently much at the site is undergoing restoration after the May 2012 earthquake. ()

Local name: Baraccano Architectural style: RenaissanceCoordinates: 44°29'8"N, 11°21'14"E

Address

Piazza del Baraccano, 2Santo Stefano (Galvani)Bologna 40124 Italy

Contact

+39 051 392680

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Madonna del Baraccano – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Museo internazionale e biblioteca della musica, Santo Stefano, Palazzo Pepoli Campogrande, San Domenico.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Madonna del Baraccano?

Nearby attractions include San Giuliano, Bologna (3 min walk), Giardini Margherita, Bologna (4 min walk), Santa Cristina, Bologna (6 min walk), Museum of the Risorgimento, Bologna (7 min walk).

How to get to Madonna del Baraccano by public transport?

The nearest stations to Madonna del Baraccano:

Trolleybus

Baraccano • Lines: 13 (2 min walk)
Giardini Margherita • Lines: 32, 33 (2 min walk)

Bus

Baraccano • Lines: 13, 51, 62, 90, 96 (2 min walk)
Giardini Margherita • Lines: 16, 38, 39 (2 min walk)

Train

Bologna Zanolini (23 min walk)
Bologna Mazzini (29 min walk)