Bologna
The church is supposed to be built on the ruins of the Roman arena where, according to many legends, S. Vitale and S. Agricola were tortured during the Diocletian Empire. Their bodies were identified by S. Ambrogio when he visited Bologna in 392. The church was rebuilt by the nuns belonging to the Order of St Benedict during the 16th century and still hosts valuable works of art such as the Renaissance chapel by St Maria degli Angeli ascribed to Gasparo Nadi and an evocative crypt belonging to the original building. The church underwent many changes: it was suppressed and shut down by Napoleon, to be sold and used as a literary circle by the countess Cornelia Barbara Rossi di San Secondo. Only at the end of the napoleonic period, the church was restored to its original use. Source: Curia Arcivescovile and Le Chiese di Bologna (L'Inchiostroblu)
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Chiesa dei Santi Vitale e Agricola
Via San Vitale, 50 - 40125
Telephone: +39 051 220570
Entrance
free
Interests
- Art & Culture
Timetables
Opening hours:
Monday to Saturday: 8:30 AM-12:00 PM / 5:30 PM-7:30 PM
Sunday 9:30 AM-12:00 PM / 5:30 PM-8:30 PM
Liturgical service times:
Monday to Saturday 7:00 PM
Sunday 10:30 AM, 8:00 PM
During religious services, tourist visits may be restricted or suspended. Opening hours may be subject to minor changes. For information, please contact the Archdiocesan Curia at 051 220570.
