Why pilgrims come
A sacred place worth the journey.
The Dominican basilica that preserves the tomb and bodily relics of St. Dominic in the Arca di San Domenico.
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The pilgrim’s guide
What makes this visit meaningful
Complete a Dominican pilgrimage at the founder’s principal resting place and the community that still guards his memory.
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The Arca di San Domenico
Pray at the saint’s ecclesiastically documented tomb.
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The Order in Bologna
Connect the founder’s death with the preaching community that received him.
Feasts, anniversaries & celebrations
Feast of St. DominicVerify the basilica’s current liturgical programme.