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Piazza Santo Stefano

Tourist attraction Church

One of the Best Places To Visits in Bologna


Address

Via Santo Stefano, 40125 Bologna BO, Italy

Website

www.bolognawelcome.com

Rating on Google Maps

4.80 (10K reviews)

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Working Hours

  • Sunday: Open 24 hours
  • Monday: Open 24 hours
  • Tuesday: Open 24 hours
  • Wednesday: (Labour Day), Open 24 hours, Hours might differ
  • Thursday: Open 24 hours
  • Friday: Open 24 hours
  • Saturday: Open 24 hours

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  • 5/5 Arzu A. 8 months ago on Google
    One of my favourite Piazza’s… very serene and lovely. The architecture and cleanliness is something else here. Surrounded by good restaurants and terraces. I definitely recommend this place.
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  • 4/5 Kimochi S. 2 years ago on Google
    This ist one of the locations you have to visit when you are in Bologna. It is worth a visit!
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  • 5/5 Chryssanthie P. 2 years ago on Google
    A vivid piazza, always full of people drinking their coffee or an aperitivo in the neighbouring cafés.
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  • 5/5 Phanendra d. 9 months ago on Google
    Nice place to, sit or hangout and walk around
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  • 5/5 Alexandra S. 1 year ago on Google
    My fav place in Bolo. It's very quite and beautiful

  • 5/5 Ernesta C. 1 year ago on Google
    I love this place in Bologna, there are also some nice bars.

  • 5/5 vee b. 1 year ago on Google
    Mysterious. Churches within churches. Worth a visit. It’s like you’re in a subterranean vault. But you’re not. Chilly. Not much to see compared to other opulent historical churches but worth it for the history and simplicity. Not by design but by time.

  • 5/5 Javier S. 1 year ago on Google
    Very cool place to visit. We came during Easter and there were a lot of people.

  • 5/5 Caroline B. 11 months ago on Google
    Very stunning. Quiet, unless a tour group comes through, but they’re usually in and out in 5-10 minutes. No ticket needed. Beautiful area surrounding.

  • 5/5 Stefano T. 8 months ago on Google
    The sumptuous monumental complex of S. Stefano is made up of 7 churches dating back to the early Christian era built to house a suggestive journey of inner purification which symbolically refers to the sacred places of the Holy Land. Due to its antiquity and the artistic value of the treasures preserved there, the site certainly deserves an in-depth and comprehensive visit to the splendid Piazza S. Stefano, as elegant as it is picturesque, as well as Corte Isolani which forms the backdrop.

  • 5/5 Katie K. 10 months ago on Google
    Very chill piazza near the center of town. Lots of great places to grab a drink or meal.

  • 5/5 Robyn G. 8 months ago on Google
    Beautiful, peaceful, not overly crowded. Worth getting the brochure for €2 (multiple languages)

  • 5/5 George L. 9 months ago on Google
    Great piazza, as always in Italy everything looks perfect

  • 5/5 I-Chia W. 8 months ago on Google
    Very relaxing place, beautiful and historical.

  • 5/5 Renata K. 8 months ago on Google
    It is so beautifull place, no need description :))

  • 4/5 Stéphane S. 6 months ago on Google
    Very nice square, unfortunately some city officials though it would be a good idea to put a stage and lights making it almost impossible to make decent pictures. I guess tourists bring à fair amount of cash to Bologna? Why not respecting them by putting all this equipment somewhere else?

  • 4/5 Paul H. 6 months ago on Google
    Not as big as piazza magiore, but smaller and perhaps more quiet and intimate. A church and restaurants line the outside. Worth a visit, although not that much to see.

  • 5/5 Tim K. 7 months ago on Google
    Small basilica well worth the visit. Free entry and a lot of great history inside.

  • 5/5 Jakub N. 7 months ago on Google
    The most beautiful piazza in bologna, the church made on us great impression it doesn’t look as huge as it seems

  • 5/5 Tom R. 5 months ago on Google
    Cobbled square with food cafes, excellent artisan gelato and interesting architecture. Historic churches.

  • 5/5 walaa h. 1 year ago on Google
    One of the places that I most like in Bologna.. when I first saw the church .. I thought: ok nothing special , but I was really impressed when I got into the church to find out that there are 7 churches located together in the piazza !! The yard has its own magic .. I so enjoy having coffees, cocktails and ICE cream there !! Live Bologna and feel its spirit in the amazing piazza Santo Stefano!!

  • 5/5 Lucy H. 4 years ago on Google
    I love love love this piazza. It’s so charming & Italian. I come every time I visit bologna. On a sunny day the light is perfect. This time when I visited there was a market & it was so wonderful. I just love it. It’s my favourite spot in the city

  • 5/5 Angie L. 2 years ago on Google
    Nice place full of people, restaurants and a variety of places to have a drink

  • 5/5 Vassil C. 2 years ago on Google
    Top location for tourists. One of the most favourite place for walking in Bologna

  • 5/5 Emanuele A. 2 years ago on Google
    In piazza Santo Stefano there are the "7 Churches" another must see in Bologna! Suggested to visit them inside, are really ancient a full of history!

  • 5/5 Petr S. 4 years ago on Google
    For me most beautiful place in Bologna. Amazing square, not so plenty of tourists. Complex of "seven churches" is "must see" for every lover of romanesque architecture. Free entrance, donation is recommended.

  • 5/5 Daniele Z. 3 years ago on Google
    This is probably one of the best squares in Italy: incredible Bologna atmosphere, old palaces all around, a magnificent church and plenty of restaurants and pubs where to eat typical food and admire the square.

  • 4/5 Andy B. 2 years ago on Google
    Lovely basilica, the alter and roof architecture were stunning . Nice place to visit & free entry. Nice piazza in the sun for a drink in the sun

  • 5/5 Yvette S. 1 year ago on Google
    Really amazing! Quite a surprise inside- not what one expects in an Italian church. Seemed much more of a 15th century style and just a maze of rooms that the outside belied. Beautiful stonework, unique features, great museum with amazing religious artifacts. Worth a visit. And at night concerts are featured outside on the small piazza in front of it.

  • 5/5 David D. 1 year ago on Google
    A marvelous site. Amazing to see all these churches in one place. Take the time to see the various chapels as well. You can see St Juliana’s skull in its altar. Take your time in this place out of space. Highly recommended

  • 5/5 Adan R. 1 year ago on Google
    If ur looking for a quiet piazza in Bologna this is it. Enjoy a spritz n take in the place. Happy people watching

  • 5/5 Liz M. 1 year ago on Google
    The Basilica of Santo Stefano is a complex of Seven Churches. It is a must-see place to visit! Absolutely beautiful.

  • 5/5 Hannah L. 1 year ago on Google
    Beautiful square with bars for cocktails and light meals. Great atmosphere and would recommend for a mid afternoon break

  • 5/5 David M. 1 year ago on Google
    Great history and we'll preserved building. Go have a visit.

  • 5/5 Tony N. 1 year ago on Google
    Very fun and a relaxing place to hang out and have a beer or drink. The Moscow Mule is zippy and delicious.

  • 5/5 Leslie T. 1 year ago on Google
    Lovely square. The 7 chiesi are beautiful.

  • 4/5 prashant c. 2 years ago on Google
    Interesting triangular piazza, take time and see the complex inside out. Also many places to eat and drink around the piazza.


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    • ✓️ Wheelchair accessible entrance

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