Metropolitan Cathedral of Saint Peter

Located on the busy shopping street of Via dell'Indipendenza, this cathedral is often walked past by tourists who mistake the massive Basilica of San Petronio for the city’s Duomo. However, San Pietro is the ecclesiastical heart of Bologna, and stepping inside offers a completely different vibe: polished, luminous, and majestic. Located on the busy shopping street of Via dell'Indipendenza, this cathedral is often walked past by tourists who mistake the massive Basilica of San Petronio for the city’s Duomo. However, San Pietro is the ecclesiastical heart of Bologna, and stepping inside offers a completely different vibe: polished, luminous, and majestic.

This is an amazing structure. Left unfinished on the front facades at the behest of the Pope of the time to avoid bettering the Vatican. Internally, it is vast. Obviously religious in appearance, with private areas to the left, cost to enter, probably important persons memorial areas. I found the time line or something on the floor interesting. It included zodiac symbols, dates( I think) and some type of calibration. If in Bologna, it is a must see.

Beautiful church in Bologna old town center ! Few minutes from Piazza Maggiore ! The church has baroque style with inside paintings and sculptures! A worth to visit

Absolutely jaw dropping cathedral hidden away in plain sight the center of the city! The entry is free, all day, except for when there is a service. The architecture is fantastic, and the interior is squeaky clean. A careful look at the designs will uncover certain symbols that will get you thinking about the story of this place… Can only wonder about all the secrets these walls have heard over the centuries.

Very beautiful cathedral! Looks quite humble from the outside, yet once you enter, you will appreciate the glory of it! If you are planning to take the train to visit Bologna and walk towards the city center, you will see this gorgeous place on your way for sure!

I'm so glad that I had time to visit and explore the Cathedral Metropolitana di San Pietro while I'm was in Bologna. Located on the top of Via Indipendenza near the Maggiore Square is a must see. The Cathedral it used to be the main church in the city, which it was rebuilt after the fire in 1141. The bell tower is the second tallest in the city but on my visit it was close. Is worth mentioning to visit the crypt as at the back you can see the ruins of an older church. The church is free to visit

My favorite cathedral in Bologna. Not only because of the massive architecture and beautiful paintings! But also because you can almost occasionally have a free church organ performance that is situated on the ground floor and you’ll get to enjoy the divine music and hymns…

The building is the cathedral of Bologna and dates from the 16th and 17th centuries. This church was destroyed by a devastating fire but was reconstructed again later. The interior is amazing with Baroque style showing the grandeur of the constructors. It is definitely worth to visit if you are passing by and enjoy the architecture.

The Cathedral of San Pietro is one of the oldest buildings in the city and the main place of worship. The exterior is a mish-mash of Carrera marble and brick. It is interesting that the Cathedral is dedicated to a Saint (Peter the Apostole) and not the patron of the city of Mantua who was Saint Anselm, Bishop of Lucca, whose incorrupt body is preserved in the Cathedral and is exposed to the citizens on March 18 by every year. The Duomo was really lovely inside. Interestingly, the Stations of the Cross on the walls of the nave (main part of the church) were done in very modern terra cotta and were actually quite beautiful.