San Giovanni Battista dei Celestini, Bologna

#40 among attractions in Bologna

Church, Renaissance architecture

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San Giovanni Battista dei Celestini is a Renaissance-style Roman Catholic church and located on via D'Azeglio corner with Piazza De' Celestini in Bologna, region of Emilia Romagna, Italy. ()

Coordinates: 44°29'32"N, 11°20'30"E

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Saragozza (Malpighi)Bologna Italy

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San Giovanni Battista dei Celestini – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

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

~450 ftE
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~760 ftNE
Renaissance-style palace facade
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~1180 ftE
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~710 ftN
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~650 ftNE
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~610 ftE
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to San Giovanni Battista dei Celestini?

Nearby attractions include San Petronio, Bologna (2 min walk), Palazzo Legnani Pizzardo, Bologna (2 min walk), Biblioteca comunale dell'Archiginnasio, Bologna (3 min walk), Archiginnasio of Bologna, Bologna (3 min walk).

How to get to San Giovanni Battista dei Celestini by public transport?

The nearest stations to San Giovanni Battista dei Celestini:

Bus

Farini • Lines: 11, 13, 14, 19, 20, 29, 30, 38, 39, 52, 62, T2 (2 min walk)
Piazza Galvani • Lines: 29, A (2 min walk)

Trolleybus

Farini • Lines: 13 (2 min walk)
Rizzoli • Lines: 13, 14 (7 min walk)

Train

Bologna Centrale (25 min walk)
Bologna Zanolini (25 min walk)