Church, mosque or temple · Italy · Emilia-Romagna
Basilica of San Petronio
A vast Gothic basilica on the main square, left with an unfinished facade.
For storytellers
Why Basilica of San Petronio matters
San Petronio is one of the largest churches in Europe, with a facade that was never completed. Inside, it has soaring Gothic vaults and a long meridian line on the floor used to track the sun.
Talking points
- The facade is half-marble, half-brick.
- A meridian line is set into the floor.
- The interior is vast.
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