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Discover the Basilica of San Luca, Bologna's symbolic sanctuary. Admire the icon of the Madonna and Child, venerated as the city's patron saint, housed in this Baroque masterpiece. Journey along the Portico di San Luca, the world's longest portico, leading to this site of devotion and legend.

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Radios and headset
Certified tour guide

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Tips
Transportation
Food and beverage

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Santuario di Madonna di San Luca
45min
The Basilica of San Luca is Bologna's most beloved sanctuary and one of the city's undisputed symbols. Located on Colle della Guardia, at the end of the famous Portico di San Luca – the longest in the world with its 666 arches – it houses the Byzantine icon of the Madonna and Child, venerated for centuries as the protector of the Bolognese people. A Baroque masterpiece from the 17th-18th centuries, it captivates visitors with its dome, refined altars and façade overlooking the hills, offering spectacular views of Bologna.

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Mobile or paper ticket accepted
One ticket covers the whole booking

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Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible

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Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Suitable for all physical fitness levels

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Bologna Guided Tour of the Basilica of San Luca: Symbolic Sanctuary and Sacred Icon

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