The Oratorio was recently opened to the public. Located on Via Clavature, the signs are unobtrusive and easily missed, but you really should try to find it. Great terra cotta relief at one end; glorious altar and domed ceiling at the other; and great frescoed ceiling in between. There is no admission charge. Additionally, there is a small collection of...
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Santa Maria della Vita
Via Clavature 10, 40124 Bologna, Italy
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Surrounded by narrow streets lined with spectacular food shops interspersed with fruit and vegetable stalls, some of which are located in the street behind, under the high altar, the fine Baroque church of Santa Maria della Vita, in Via Clavature 8-10, just to the right of Piazza Maggiore as you stand on the steps of San Petronio, is well worth...
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The Lamentation of Christ sculpture must be seen to be believed. It is beyond beautiful.
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