Oratory of San Filippo Neri, Bologna
The Oratory of San Filippo Neri in Bologna is a restored late-Baroque religious structure in central Bologna. It is located on Via Manzoni. The Oratory was constructed from the sacristy of the adjacent church of the Madonna di Galliera. This church is now called Chiesa dei Filippini Madonna di Galliera e Filippo Neri.
History
The original oratory was commissioned by the Oratorian Order of
The Oratory as a religious organization was suppressed in 1866, and for a time, the oratory was used as a barracks. In the year 1900, it was reconsecrated for services. The original structure was nearly destroyed by the Allied bombardment during World War II, and was reconstructed using old photographs in 1997–1999.[1][2]
Another similar baroque oratory in Bologna is the Oratorio di San Carlo.
References
- ^ Official tourism site for Bologna, entry on the Oratory of San Filippo Neri.
- ^ website from the Fondazione del Monte owners and restorers of the Oratory.
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