San Martino, Bologna

Name: San Martino
Address: Piazza S. Martino, 1-5, Bologna, 40126, Italy
Telephone: +39 051 234662

#75 among attractions in Bologna

Church, Gothic architecture

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San Martino church, also called San Martino Maggiore is a Gothic-style, Roman Catholic church located at the corner of Via Marsala and Via Guglielmo Oberdan in Bologna, region of Emilia Romagna, Italy. The church was founded by the adjacent Carmelite monastery. On 25 August 1941, Pope Pius XII elevated it to the status of basilica and imposed on the Archbishop of Bologna, Mario Corneliano to Pontifically crown the venerated Marian image of Our Lady of Carmel since 10 August 1704 via the authority of the Vatican Chapter under Pope Clement XI. ()

Local name: Basilica di San Martino Architectural style: RenaissanceCoordinates: 44°29'50"N, 11°20'49"E

Address

Piazza S. Martino, 1-5San Vitale (Inerio)Bologna 40126 Italy

Contact

+39 051 234662

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San Martino – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Towers of Bologna, Palazzo Re Enzo, Bologna Cathedral, City Theater.

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~510 ftSE
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Museo Ebraico, Bologna
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to San Martino?

Nearby attractions include Palazzo Leoni, Bologna (1 min walk), Palazzo Grassi, Bologna (3 min walk), Palazzo Bocchi, Bologna (3 min walk), Museo Ebraico, Bologna (3 min walk).

How to get to San Martino by public transport?

The nearest stations to San Martino:

Bus

Piazza San Martino • Lines: C, T2 (1 min walk)
Oberdan • Lines: C, T2 (3 min walk)

Trolleybus

Due Torri • Lines: 14 (5 min walk)
Rizzoli • Lines: 13, 14 (6 min walk)

Train

Bologna Zanolini (17 min walk)
Bologna Centrale (17 min walk)