Certosa di Bologna, Bologna

Name: Certosa di Bologna
Address: Via della Certosa, 18, Bologna, 40133, Italy
Telephone: +39 051 614 2382

#53 among attractions in Bologna

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Facts and practical information

The Certosa di Bologna is a former Carthusian monastery in Bologna, northern Italy, which was founded in 1334 and suppressed in 1797. In 1801 it became the city's Monumental Cemetery which would be much praised by Byron and others. In 1869 an Etruscan necropolis, which had been in use from the sixth to the third centuries BC, was discovered here. ()

Local name: Cimitero monumentale della Certosa di Bologna Coordinates: 44°29'49"N, 11°18'28"E

Address

Via della Certosa, 18RenoBologna 40133 Italy

Contact

+39 051 614 2382

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Certosa di Bologna – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Stadio Renato Dall'Ara, Santuario della Madonna di San Luca, Prati di Caprara, Santa Maria della Carità.

~1800 ftS
Sport venue, Sport complex, Sport
Stadio Renato Dall'Ara, Bologna
9 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Bologna, the Stadio Renato Dall'Ara stands as a testament to Italy's rich sporting heritage. This iconic sport venue is the home ground of Bologna F.C. 1909, a team steeped in the history of Italian football.
1.3 miS
Hilltop, 18th-century sanctuary church
Santuario della Madonna di San Luca, Bologna
34 min walk • Perched atop the serene hill of Guardia is the Santuario della Madonna di San Luca, a historic church that stands as a beacon of spiritual solace and architectural grandeur in the city of Bologna, Italy. This venerable sanctuary, dedicated to the Virgin Mary, has been...
0.8 miNE
Forest
Prati di Caprara, Bologna
21 min walk • Prati di Caprara is a natural area located in the city of Bologna in Italy, known for its beautiful landscapes and green spaces. It is a place that encourages spending time outdoors and is a popular recreational spot for both residents and tourists.
1.2 miE
Church, Sacred and religious sites
Santa Maria della Carità, Bologna
30 min walk • Santa Maria della Carità is a Renaissance-style Roman Catholic church in central Bologna, Italy.
1.1 miSE
Gothic architecture
Porta Saragozza, Bologna
27 min walk • The Porta Saragozza of Bologna was one of the gates or portals in the medieval walls of this city. The gate was built in the 13-14th centuries, and by 1334 it was provided with a drawbridge crossing a moat.
1 miSE
Museum, Church
San Giuseppe Sposo, Bologna
27 min walk • San Giuseppe Sposo is a medieval Roman Catholic church and convent, now respectively parish church and museum, near Porta Saragozza in Bologna, Italy.
0.5 miSW
Baroque architecture
Arco del Meloncello, Bologna
14 min walk • The Arco del Meloncello is an 18th-century Rococo structure in Bologna, that forms a pedestrian portico over the road; it is part of the Portico di San Luca, a long arcade that sheltered the walk from the Cathedral of Bologna to the hillside Sanctuary of San Luca, Bologna.
0.8 miNW
44°30'19"N • 11°17'46"E
Fondazione Mast, Bologna
21 min walk • Museum, Art gallery
0.7 miSE
Museum, Specialty museum
Museo della tappezzeria, Bologna
19 min walk • The Museum of Upholstery, now the "Vittorio Zironi" Museum of Fabric and Upholstery, is part of the system of Civic Museums of Ancient Art of the Municipality of Bologna. Founded by the artisan upholsterer Vittorio Zironi, it is housed in the...
1.5 miSE
View point
Villa Aldini, Bologna
40 min walk • Villa Aldini is a historic villa, overlooking the view of Bologna from the hills overlooking the city center.
1.6 miNE
44°30'44"N • 11°19'58"E
Parco di Villa Angeletti, Bologna
42 min walk • Park

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Certosa di Bologna open?

Certosa di Bologna is open:

Monday 8 am - 5 pm
Tuesday 8 am - 5 pm
Wednesday 8 am - 5 pm
Thursday 8 am - 5 pm
Friday 8 am - 5 pm
Saturday 8 am - 5 pm
Sunday 8 am - 5 pm

Which popular attractions are close to Certosa di Bologna?

Nearby attractions include Arco del Meloncello, Bologna (14 min walk), Museo della tappezzeria, Bologna (19 min walk), Prati di Caprara, Bologna (21 min walk), Fondazione Mast, Bologna (21 min walk).

How to get to Certosa di Bologna by public transport?

The nearest stations to Certosa di Bologna:

Bus

Chiesa Certosa • Lines: 19, 36, 38, 39 (4 min walk)
Stadio • Lines: 14, 21, 61 (7 min walk)

Trolleybus

Stadio • Lines: 14 (7 min walk)
Lino • Lines: 14 (7 min walk)