Santa Cristina, Bologna

Name: Santa Cristina
Address: Piazzetta Morandi, 2, Bologna, 40125, Italy
Telephone: +39 051 1993 6315

#37 among attractions in Bologna

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Santa Cristina or Santa Cristina della Fondazza is a deconsecrated Roman Catholic church and adjacent former convent, located on Piazzetta Morandi in central Bologna, region of Emilia Romagna, Italy. Since 2007, the barrel-vaulted church has served as a performance hall for concerts, mainly of choir and classical formats, while the convent houses the Department of Visual Arts of the University of Bologna. ()

Coordinates: 44°29'19"N, 11°21'19"E

Address

Piazzetta Morandi, 2Santo Stefano (Galvani)Bologna 40125 Italy

Contact

+39 051 1993 6315

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Santa Cristina – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

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

0.4 miNW
Museum, Vernacular architecture, Specialty museum
Museo internazionale e biblioteca della musica, Bologna
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Church, Gothic architecture, Romanesque architecture
Santo Stefano, Bologna
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0.5 miNW
Museum, Art museum, Baroque architecture
Palazzo Pepoli Campogrande, Bologna
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0.5 miNW
Palace, Renaissance architecture
Palazzo Sampieri Talon, Bologna
12 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Bologna, Italy, Palazzo Sampieri Talon is an architectural gem that embodies the elegance and historical depth of the city. This grandiose palace, which dates back to the late 17th century, stands as a testament to the opulence and artistic...
0.4 miNW
Vernacular architecture, Palace, Gothic architecture
Palazzo Isolani, Bologna
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0.4 miNW
Romanesque architecture, Square, Historical place
Piazza Santo Stefano, Bologna
11 min walk • Piazza Santo Stefano, also known as "The Square of the Seven Churches," is one of the most picturesque and charming places in Bologna, an Italian city with a rich history and unique architecture. This square is located in the heart of the medieval city center...
0.4 miN
City wall, Gothic architecture
Porta San Vitale, Bologna
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0.5 miNW
Museum, Vernacular architecture, Gothic architecture
Palazzo Pepoli Vecchio, Bologna
13 min walk • The Palazzo Pepoli Vecchio is a Medieval palace located on Via Castiglione number 8, in central Bologna, region of Emilia-Romagna, Italy. The merlonated brick Gothic-style building is now the civic Museum of the History of Bologna. It stands across the street from the Baroque-style Palazzo Pepoli Campogrande, now a civic art gallery.
~1800 ftW
Church, Gothic architecture
San Giovanni in Monte, Bologna
9 min walk • San Giovanni in Monte is a 15th-century Roman Catholic church in Bologna, Italy.
~1620 ftNW
Vernacular architecture, Palace, Baroque architecture
Palazzo Davia Bargellini, Bologna
8 min walk • The Palazzo Davìa Bargellini is a Baroque style palace located on Strada Maggiore in central Bologna, Italy. It presently hosts the Civic Museum of Industrial art and Davìa Bargellini Gallery, which is an eclectic collection of paintings as well as applied arts and functional ornamentation, described as curiosities of the old Bologna.
0.5 miNW
Square
Palazzo Sampieri frescoes, Bologna
14 min walk • The Palazzo Sampieri frescoes are a set of paintings by Annibale, Agostino and Ludovico Carracci in the Palazzo Sampieri in Bologna. They form the last surviving collection of works by the three artists.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Santa Cristina?

Nearby attractions include Museum of the Risorgimento, Bologna (3 min walk), Porta Maggiore, Bologna (5 min walk), Palazzo Hercolani, Bologna (5 min walk), Madonna del Baraccano, Bologna (6 min walk).

How to get to Santa Cristina by public transport?

The nearest stations to Santa Cristina:

Bus

Fondazza • Lines: 11, 19, T1 (4 min walk)
Torleone • Lines: 14, 19, 25, 27, 62 (4 min walk)

Trolleybus

Carducci • Lines: 32, 33 (5 min walk)
Torleone • Lines: 14 (4 min walk)

Train

Bologna Zanolini (18 min walk)
Bologna Rimesse (26 min walk)