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Santo Stefano
Santo Stefano this elevated Romanesque church preserves a striped medieval facade and a commanding position above the modern streets near Porta Soprana.
Why go
This elevated Romanesque church preserves a striped medieval facade and a commanding position above the modern streets near Porta Soprana. At Santo Stefano, compare the black-and-white facade and tall brick bell tower with the terrace relationship with the lower city.
What to look for
The black-and-white facade and tall brick bell tower
The terrace relationship with the lower city
Useful to know
Confirm interior access because opening can be limited
Approach on foot from Porta Soprana for the clearest sequence
Your next visit
Estimated · Declared scenario and planning estimates; no live opening, weather, queue or booking service.
Indoor visit · 45–90 min
World planning estimate; admission, opening, visit duration and access need checking.