Bologna
The Church of Santi Bartolomeo e Gaetano stands along Strada Maggiore and has remote origins dating back to the 11th century. After welcoming a community of Cluniac nuns in the 13th century, in 1516 the church was demolished with the aim of erecting one that was more imposing. In fact, its superb porch dates back to this period. At the end of the 15th century it passed to the Theatines who, in 1653-88, had the church rebuilt, providing it with a new bell tower and a new dome, and who added to the original title of San Bartolomeo that of the founder of their order, San Gaetano Thiene. The bell tower, in particular, is 52 metres high and stands in via San Vitale. The interior preserves works by Ludovico Carracci, Guido Reni and other masters of the Bolognese school of the 17th century.
Map
Chiesa dei Santi Bartolomeo e Gaetano
Strada Maggiore, 4 - 40125
Telephone: +39 051 227692
Site/minisite/other: http://www.parrocchiasantibartolomeoegaetano.it/
Entrance
free
Interests
- Art & Culture
Timetables
Hours of operation:
Monday through Saturday 7:30 a.m.–1:00 p.m. / 3:30 p.m.–7:30 p.m.
Sunday 7:30 a.m.–1:00 p.m. / 3:30 p.m.–7:30 p.m.
Liturgical service times:
Weekdays: 7:30 a.m. and 12:00 p.m.
Saturday: 12:00 PM and 6:30 PM
Sunday: 10:30 AM, 12:00 PM, and 6:00 PM (in English)
During religious services, tourist visits may be limited or suspended. Schedules are subject to minor changes. For information, contact the Archbishop’s Curia at tel. 051 6480611
The bell tower is not normally open to visitors.
