Basilica di San Petronio

Basilica di San Petronio is a prominent Gothic church located in Bologna, Italy, dedicated to the city’s patron saint. Begun in the 14th century, it features impressive architecture with a large façade and a vast interior housing Renaissance artwork. Notably, it's one of the largest brick churches in the world, symbolizing Bologna’s historical importance. The basilica has unique features, such as a incomplete façade and innovative astronomical devices inside. It also serves as a central civic and religious site, blending spiritual devotion with Bologna’s cultural and historical identity.