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Santa Cristina
The Church of Gregorian Chant
Originally the 13th-century church of Camaldolesi nuns, Santa Cristina was rebuilt in 1602 with exceptional acoustics in its single nave to highlight the exceptional singing of the sisters. An Ascension by Ludovico Carracci hangs over the high altar, and there are also works by Guido Reni: statues of SS. Peter and Paul, his only known forays into sculpture.
A Genus Bononaie project, the restoration of Santa Cristina as a music hall was completed in 2007.
Practical Info 
Piazzetta Morandi
Hours Open for concerts or by appointment
+39 051 19936315
Text © Dana Facaros & Michael Pauls
Image by Coro Stelutis