San Petronio

This enormous structure remains as the tenth biggest church on the planet by volume and presents an overbearing presence in the centre of the Piazza Maggiore. Committed to Saint Petronius who is really the patron saint of Bologna, the church has a Gothic plan and it is noted for both it sheer size and its incomplete front facade.

Initially built in 1388 through to 1479, the church has never been genuinely completed and its front exterior is very odd – the lower half highlights hued marble stone work, while the best half stays uncovered and contains uncovered brown brickwork.

Inside the church feels really epic – The large brick columns enhanced with design appear to extend perpetually and the main altar place draws your consideration as you walk down the central aisle.