Church of Saint Mary Major, Bologna

#96 among attractions in Bologna

Church, Baroque architecture

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Facts and practical information

Santa Maria Maggiore is a former Collegiate, Roman Catholic church, located on Via Galliera #10 in central Bologna, Italy. It is a house over from the Palazzo Aldrovandi. ()

Local name: Chiesa di Santa Maria MaggioreCoordinates: 44°29'53"N, 11°20'30"E

Address

Via Galliera, 10Porto (Marconi)Bologna 40121 Italy

Contact

+39 051 264674

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Church of Saint Mary Major – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Fountain of Neptune, Palazzo Re Enzo, Palazzo d'Accursio, Bologna Cathedral.

~1410 ftS
Monumental fountain crowned by Neptune
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~1410 ftS
13th-century palace
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~1460 ftS
Ornate 1300s town hall and art museum
Palazzo d'Accursio, Bologna
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~990 ftSE
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~1520 ftS
Grand civic building with elegant arcade
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~670 ftS
Vernacular architecture, Palace, Gothic architecture
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~210 ftNE
Palace, Renaissance architecture
Palazzo Felicini, Bologna
2 min walk • The Palazzo Felicini is a Renaissance style palace in Via Riva di Reno 79 in central Bologna, Italy. Like many of the palaces in the crowded center of Bologna, the piano nobile and facade extends up to the street over an arcaded front. It stands across from the Palazzo Bonasoni.
~550 ftS
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~990 ftE
Palace, Gothic architecture, Architecture
Palazzo Grassi, Bologna
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~160 ftE
Palace, Renaissance architecture
Palazzo Bonasoni, Bologna
1 min walk • The Palazzo Bonasoni is a Renaissance-style palace in Via Galliera 21 in central Bologna, Italy. It stands across the street from the Palazzo Felicini. The site with prior homes belonged originally to the Caccianemici dall’Orso family. By the mid-16th century, it was acquired by the rising nobleman Galeazzo Bonasoni.
~1310 ftW
Cinema
Cineteca di Bologna, Bologna
7 min walk • The Cineteca di Bologna is a film archive in Bologna, Italy. It was founded on 18 May 1962. Since 1989, it has been a member of the Fédération internationale des archives du film. It has been a member of the Association des cinémathèques européennes since its creation.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Church of Saint Mary Major?

Nearby attractions include Palazzo Bonasoni, Bologna (1 min walk), Palazzo Felicini, Bologna (2 min walk), Santa Maria della Pioggia, Bologna (2 min walk), Palazzo Aldrovandi, Bologna (2 min walk).

How to get to Church of Saint Mary Major by public transport?

The nearest stations to Church of Saint Mary Major:

Bus

Indipendenza • Lines: 11, 27, A (3 min walk)
Arena Del Sole • Lines: T2 (4 min walk)

Trolleybus

Ugo Bassi • Lines: 13, 14 (7 min walk)
Lame • Lines: 13 (7 min walk)

Train

Bologna Centrale (15 min walk)
Bologna AV (16 min walk)