The Basilica of San Luca is Bologna's most beloved sanctuary and one of the city's undisputed symbols. Located on Colle della Guardia, at the end of the famous Portico di San Luca – the longest in the world with its 666 arches – it houses the Byzantine icon of the Madonna and Child, venerated for centuries as the protector of the Bolognese people. A Baroque masterpiece from the 17th-18th centuries, it captivates visitors with its dome, refined altars and façade overlooking the hills, offering spectacular views of Bologna.