Video Guide for San Paolo in Monte Convent - Bologna

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A tour around parts of the convent showing antique art work, a traditional refectory and a tiny chapel where it’s said St Antonio of Padova prayed between 1223-1227. Also shows a beautiful library full of rare books and manuscripts including a look at one with drawings by Gustav Dore.

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Convent , San Paolo , St Paul , St Antonio of Padova , Gustav Dore ,

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San Paolo in Monte Convent - Photos

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San Paolo in Monte Convent Travel Video - Audio Transcript

San Paolo in Monte Convent

This part of the convent is not seen from the road because its built on the side of the hill and below the level of the rest of the complex.

This particular area has rooms which are used by youth groups together with this small chapel displaying contemporary art work.

Going down further is where the brothers congregate. In fact, this is part of the original building from the 1400s. Antique fountains here are for washing your hands before meal times.

This statue made from polychrome terracotta of St Antonio Abate dates to the 17th century and is believed to be from an unknown Bolognese sculptor.

Next to this is the most revered room in the whole complex because this tiny chapel is where St Antonio of Padova is said to have prayed when he visited between 1223-1227.

This is the refectory where the brothers dine together. Art work on these walls date from the 1700s. Mid way down is an odd looking pulpit between two paintings. According to old traditions a monk would read aloud from the bible while everyone ate in silence but this was subsequently overturned and a more social atmosphere was encouraged hence forth.

Next to it behind a hidden door is their kitchen.

The best works of art here are at the top of the room. Completed by the Crespi family. They illustrate Christ breaking bread in between two smaller paintings of saints.

Upstairs once again is the last room. This library beautifully constructed in a mahogany-like wood contains many rare books. Paintings around the room show saints and brothers attached to this convent.

A fantastic piece of design here are these very efficient steps to the floor above. They simple fold in on themselves behind the main door therefore taking up little space.

This book dating to 1739 is printed in Latin as was obviously the tradition. The high quality especially of the paper makes this an exceptionally valuable book.

This next one from the 1800s is also a worthy treasure since it contains very rare illustrations by Gustav Dure. His portrayals of biblical scenes appear in stark detail which hundreds of years ago probably inspired gasps of shock and awe.

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