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Basilica di San Domenico

Basilica di San Domenico

Architect

Nicola Pisano

Year

1228

Style

Baroque

Type

church

The Basilica of San Domenico is one of the major churches in Bologna, Italy. The church consists of a central nave, two lateral aisles, several side chapels, a transept, a choir and an apse. The interior was completely renewed in Baroque…

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Basilica di San Domenico
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Basilica di San Domenico
Basilica di San Domenico

Timeline

  1. 1228

    Original construction

    Nicola Pisano

  2. 1473

    Arca di San Domenico sculptures

    Marble superstructure and free-standing figures atop the sarcophagus of Saint Dominic by Niccolò dell'Arca, including God the Father, angels, evangelists, and saints.

    Niccolò dell'Arca

  3. 1728-1732

    Baroque Interior Renovation

    Completely renewed the interior in Baroque style (1728-1732), sponsored by Pope Benedict XIII. Also designed choir stalls (1736).

    Carlo Francesco Dotti

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