Bologna Sights

  1. Chiesa di San Francesco

    The Chiesa di San Francesco was one of the first churches in Italy to be built in the French Gothic style. Features include the tomb of Pope Alexander V and a remarkable 14th-century marble altarpiece depicting sundry saints and scenes from the life of St Francis.

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  2. Metropolitana di San Pietro

    A short walk north of Piazza Maggiore, Bologna's cathedral, the Metropolitana di San Pietro has suffered redevelopment many times over the centuries. More a landmark than somewhere to search out.

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