Museo di San Domenico
Museum of sacred art annexed to the Basilica of San Domenico, with goldsmiths’ work, reliquaries, vestments and paintings, including detached frescoes by Ludovico Carracci.
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About the museum
The Museo di San Domenico is annexed to the Basilica of San Domenico and is part of the ecclesiastical museums of sacred art in Bologna. It holds the artistic and devotional heritage linked to the Dominican convent.
The collection includes goldsmiths’ work, reliquaries, chalices and sacred vestments. Among the reliquaries stands out that of Saint Louis of France, from the late 12th century. Among the works are two detached frescoes by Ludovico Carracci, the “Madonna del velluto” by Lippo di Dalmasio, a bust of Saint Dominic by Niccolò dell’Arca and paintings by Ubaldo Gandolfi and Prospero Fontana.
Highlights
- Reliquary of Saint Louis of France (late 12th century)
- Two detached frescoes by Ludovico Carracci
- “Madonna del velluto” by Lippo di Dalmasio
- Bust of Saint Dominic by Niccolò dell’Arca
- Goldsmiths’ work, chalices and sacred vestments
- Founded
- 1956
- Operated by
- Convento Patriarcale San Domenico
- Visitors per year
- approx. 600
Admission & discounts
Admission is free.
Admission by voluntary donation.
Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible
- Elevator: no information
- Accessible restroom: no information
- Accessible parking: no information
- Service dogs welcome: no information
- Tactile models & exhibits: no information
- Sign language tours: no information
- Easy-to-read materials: no information
- Audio description: no information
A specialist portal notes access for people with reduced mobility.
Kids & families
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