Church of San Martino

The Church of San Martino, in Bologna

The Church of San Martino is a fine Gothic church of Bologna, rich in works of religious art. The Bologna audio-guided tour stops here, with respect, to evoke this brick sanctuary, a witness of the faith and the art of the town.

The Gothic sanctuary with art treasures

The Church of San Martino, or San Martino Maggiore, is one of the remarkable religious buildings of Bologna. Founded in the Middle Ages by the order of the Carmelites, it presents a characteristic Gothic architecture, with a high nave and a fine brick structure, typical of the churches of the town. Although its façade was altered over time, its interior conceals real treasures: adorned chapels, frescoes and numerous paintings, including works of masters of the Bolognese school and the Renaissance, which make it a true gallery of sacred art. A place of worship and contemplation in the heart of the town, a witness of the rich religious and artistic tradition of Bologna, the Church of San Martino is discovered with respect, in the calm of its nave.

What to see

You admire, with respect, the fine Gothic brick church founded by the Carmelites, with a high nave, and its interior rich in adorned chapels, frescoes and numerous paintings of masters of the Bolognese school and the Renaissance, a true gallery of sacred art. The Church of San Martino testifies to the religious and artistic tradition of Bologna. It is a stop to be discovered with respect.

Practical information

The Church of San Martino lies in the heart of Bologna, reachable on foot. A place of worship, it can be visited with respect for services and appropriate dress; access and hours follow their own conditions, which vary. It is best to check them before coming and to respect the sacred character of the place.

What does the Church of San Martino of Bologna shelter?

A rich ensemble of sacred art: adorned chapels, frescoes and numerous paintings, including works of masters of the Bolognese school and the Renaissance; it is a fine Gothic brick church founded in the Middle Ages by the Carmelites.

Where is the Church of San Martino of Bologna?

In the heart of Bologna, in Italy.