Bologna, like most Italian towns, is full of medieval and Baroque churchs and basilicas, but for me this stands out because it has the wonderful Filippo Lippi "Mystical Marriage of St Catherine". It you're not into medieval art, then this might not carry a lot of weight for you, but if you are, then it should put this basilica to... More

Unlike San Petronio, the Basilica of San Domenico has excellent information panels about its history and the story of the Dominican Order, whose founder (San Domenico) lies in a beautiful tomb in a side chapel. The tomb is partly the work of Michelangelo, then just a young man of 19 years. Our visit to San Domenico was one of the... More

Very nice church... not so easy to find the sculptures made by young Michel Angelo... they are half way through on the right hand side of the church.

I went here to see sculptures by Michelangelo. The church felt special as there were not many tourists. There is so much history and architecture to explore in the church. If you can, have some guide book that helps you explore each portion of the church. That helps make your visit a better experience. You only need to pay a... More

If you are visiting in the winter, beware the evil, mid-day closing hours which are prime time for the sun. If you are viewing after they reopen in the afternoon, it will already be rather dark and budget restraints or whatever mean that there are no overhead lights. The only way you will be able to see the side chapels,... More

While I can appreciate the balance needed between tourists and those seeking a religious experience, I seem to remember and enjoy places that allow photographs (maybe I need that interaction for memory's sake), so while I did think this church was interesting, I can't really remember significant things to see. We paid the extra and explored the cloisters and choir,... More

See St. Dominic's chapel - the fresco by Guido Reni is one of the best, not to mention the saint's monument itself

huge church and the detail in the paintings and the sculptures and even the floor is amazing and the sundial in the roof.

Very impressive to see what the catholic church did whit poor men's money. But of course they helped artists and provided labour opportunities. Makes you think...