Bologna Cathedral
Bologna Cathedral (Italian: Cattedrale Metropolitana di San Pietro, Cattedrale di Bologna), dedicated to Saint Peter, is the cathedral of Bologna in Italy, and the seat and the metropolitan cathedral of the Archbishop of Bologna. Most of the present building dates from the 17th century, with a few parts from the late 16th century.
| Metropolitan Cathedral of Saint Peter Cattedrale Metropolitana di San Pietro | |
|---|---|
Bologna Cathedral from the Torre degli Asinelli | |
| Religion | |
| Affiliation | Roman Catholic Church |
| Province | Archdiocese of Bologna |
| Ecclesiastical or organizational status | Cathedral |
| Year consecrated | 1184 |
| Status | Active |
| Location | |
| Location | Bologna, Italy |
| Geographic coordinates | 44°29′45″N 11°20′36″E |
| Architecture | |
| Type | Church |
| Style | Baroque |
| Groundbreaking | 910 |
| Completed | 18th century |
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