The church of San Giovanni in Monte was first mentioned in 1045, but it was enlarged in Romanesque style as early as 1286, and again modified in the 15th century. The bell tower dates from the 13th century, while the octagonal lantern dates from 1496 and is the work of Domenico Balatino. The façade, dating from 1474, was designed by Domenico Berardi and restored in 1914.
The Basilica of Santo Stefano is a complex of seven churches, the oldest, the Church of Saints Vitale and Agricola, being built from the fourth century. Partly destroyed in the 10th century, the complex was repaired by Benedictine monks in the 11th century.
The Basilica of San Domenico, founded in the thirteenth century, is the main seat of the Dominicans and the burial place of the founder of the order: St. Dominic (1170-1221). The church is known for its interior paintings.
The Basilica of Santa Maria dei Servi was built between 1346 and 1383 as a church of the Order of the Servants of Mary, and was probably designed by the Bolognese architect Antonio di Vincenzo. From the date of its completion and over the following centuries, the church was modified and redecorated several times. The bell tower was erected in 1453. In 1797, following the arrival of Napoleon's troops in Bologna, the church and the monastery were used as barracks. In 1802, the church became a parish church and, after the Restoration, the Servants of Mary were able to return in 1815.
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