Basilica di Santa Maria dei Servi
The Basilica di Santa Maria dei Servi stands along Strada Maggiore as one of Bologna’s most elegant examples of Gothic architecture. Founded in 1346 by the Servite Order and designed by Andrea da Faenza, the church features a striking Latin‑cross plan with pointed arches and an octagonal apse typical of Italian Gothic design. Its most distinctive element is the spacious four‑sided portico, begun in 1393 and completed between the 16th and 19th centuries, creating a serene cloister‑like forecourt that frames the façadeBologna Welcome. Inside, the basilica preserves major artworks, including the celebrated Madonna in Trono by Cimabue, along with works by Crespi, Albani, and Calvaert. With its harmonious architecture and rich artistic legacy, Santa Maria dei Servi remains a peaceful sanctuary and a significant landmark in Bologna’s historic centre.
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Basilica di Santa Maria dei Servi is located at Strada Maggiore 43, in the heart of Bologna's historic centre along one of the city's main porticoed thoroughfares. This Gothic gem stands near the bustling university quarter, the Basilica of San Giacomo Maggiore, Palazzo Hercolani, the Accademia Filarmonica di Bologna, and lively streets with shops, cafés, and the path to Piazza Maggiore, the Two Towers, and Basilica Santuario Santo Stefano under iconic arcades.
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