Museo di Santo Stefano
Small museum of sacred art in the Sette Chiese complex, in the former refectory of the Benedictine monastery, with paintings, reliquaries and sculptures.
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About the museum
The Museo di Santo Stefano is located in the complex of the Basilica di Santo Stefano, also known as “Sette Chiese”, the historic heart of the Church of Bologna. It was set up at the end of the 19th century, after the restoration of the complex, in the former refectory of the Benedictine monastery.
The route covers two rooms totalling about 150 square metres. The first, the former chapter house, holds works by Vitale da Bologna, Lippo di Dalmasio, Simone dei Crocifissi and other artists. The second, the 17th-century Cappella della Benda, displays reliquaries, statues and paintings from the 17th and 18th centuries, including “Santissima Trinità” by Orazio Samacchini and “San Martino resuscita il figlio della vedova” by Alessandro Tiarini.
Highlights
- Former refectory of the Benedictine monastery
- Chapter house with works by Vitale da Bologna and Lippo di Dalmasio
- Cappella della Benda from the 17th century
- “Santissima Trinità” by Orazio Samacchini
- Reliquaries and statues from the 17th and 18th centuries
- Founded
- 1916
- Operated by
- Fraternità Francescana – Basilica di Santo Stefano
- Visitors per year
- approx. 150,000
Admission & discounts
Admission is free.
Entry to the complex is free; visitors can make a voluntary donation towards maintenance costs.
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Plan your visit
| Guided tours | yes |
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| Photography | Professional filming and photography require authorisation from the Cultural Heritage Office of the Diocese of Bologna. |
| Good to know | Free guided tours led by volunteers from “Pietre vive” take place on some days of the month. Groups can enter freely; for groups of more than 20 people, headsets are recommended, and above 40 people entry is by subgroups. The crypt is reserved for prayer and cannot be visited. Only small animals are admitted, carried in arms or in a carrier, as well as assistance dogs. |
