Santa Maria della Vita, Bologna

Name: Santa Maria della Vita
Address: Via Clavature, 8-10, Bologna, 40124, Italy
Telephone: +39 051 230260

#49 among attractions in Bologna

Church, Baroque architecture, Sacred and religious sites, Temple

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Facts and practical information

The Sanctuary of Santa Maria della Vita is a late-Baroque-style, Roman Catholic church in central Bologna, near the Piazza Maggiore. ()

Local name: Santuario di Santa Maria della Vita Architectural style: BaroqueCoordinates: 44°29'36"N, 11°20'38"E

Address

Via Clavature, 8-10Santo Stefano (Galvani)Bologna 40124 Italy

Contact

+39 051 230260

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Day trips

Santa Maria della Vita – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Towers of Bologna, Archiginnasio of Bologna, Fountain of Neptune, Palazzo Re Enzo.

~780 ftE
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~70 ftN
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~660 ftE
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~530 ftNW
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~230 ftNW
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Piazza Maggiore, Bologna
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~850 ftN
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~230 ftS
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Palazzo dei Notai, Bologna
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~550 ftS
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Santa Maria della Vita open?

Santa Maria della Vita is open:

Monday closed
Tuesday 10 am - 12 pm & 3 pm - 7 pm
Wednesday 10 am - 12 pm & 3 pm - 7 pm
Thursday 10 am - 12 pm & 3 pm - 7 pm
Friday 10 am - 12 pm & 3 pm - 7 pm
Saturday 10 am - 12 pm & 3 pm - 7 pm
Sunday 10 am - 12 pm & 3 pm - 7 pm

Which popular attractions are close to Santa Maria della Vita?

Nearby attractions include Palazzo dei Banchi, Bologna (1 min walk), Palazzo dei Notai, Bologna (2 min walk), Piazza Maggiore, Bologna (2 min walk), Palazzo del Podestà, Bologna (2 min walk).

How to get to Santa Maria della Vita by public transport?

The nearest stations to Santa Maria della Vita:

Bus

Piazza Maggiore • Lines: 29, A (1 min walk)
Piazza Galvani • Lines: 29, A (3 min walk)

Trolleybus

Rizzoli • Lines: 13, 14 (3 min walk)
Farini • Lines: 13 (5 min walk)

Train

Bologna Zanolini (22 min walk)
Bologna Centrale (23 min walk)