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 As long as 14 arches of the portico |
Via Zamboni 22 Bologna 40126 Italy |
Built in the second half of the 15th century and renovated several times, the Gothic style Palazzo Malvezzi (known as the Ca' Granda) stretches for 14 arches of the portico. Inside, the building is decorated with important frescoes by Gandolfi and Pedrini. Pope Julius II was a guest here at the start of the 16th century when he was obliged to lengthen a stay here due to ill health. Currently the building is part of Bologna University and its corridors are filled by students and professors. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Probably designed by Baldassare Peruzzi |
Via Saragozza 26-28 Bologna 40123 Italy |
The Palazzo Albergati was built in the 17th century and was probably designed by Baldassare Peruzzi, an architect and painter from Siena who did a lot of work in his native city and in Rome. Lazzaro Casario, Battista da Como, and Andrea da Formigine also worked on this building. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Home to the Diocesan administration |
Via Altabella 2-6 Bologna 40126 Italy |
The Palazzo Arcivescovile was built at the beginning of the 13th century, and is currently the home of the diocesan administration. It has a characteristic large portico, the tallest in the city and one of the first to be built in stone (not wood). The building's façade faces onto the courtyard. It was designed by Domenico Tebaldi and dates back to 1575. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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19th century theatre |
Via Indipendenza 44 Bologna 40121 Italy +39 51 27 0789 http://www.arenadelsole.it/ |
This theatre was designed by Carlo Asparri in 1810 as part of the urban re-evaluation program on Via Indipendenza, already begun during the Napoleonic period, which destined this area to public entertainment. The façade and the interiors were restructured by Gaetano Rubbi in 1888. The statues which decorate the front were sculpted by Alfredo Neri. The theatre hosts theatrical performances and concerts of considerable artistic value. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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The seat of the Courthouse |
Piazza dei Tribunali 4 Bologna 40124 Italy +39 51 20 1402 |
Palazzo Baciocchi was built between 1582-84 based on a 1534 design by Palladio, one of the most famous architects of the Renaissance. Later on it was enlarged and decorated by the Ranuzzi family, the Counts of Porretta. There is a superb stairway inside the building that was constructed in 1695. It has been the Courthouse since 1870. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Scenographic palace... |
Piazza Maggiore Bologna 40121 Italy |
On the eastern side of Piazza Maggiore, the Palazzo dei Banchi architecturally speaking, fits in nicely with the other neighboring buildings. Characterized by a portico with a sequence of 15 arches, it was conceived of in 1565 by Vignola in response to a need to "obscure the view" of the artisans quarters to the rear and give the Piazza back its beauty. Two vaults give access to the old Mercato di Mezzo that still exists today. Admission: Guests may visit the exterior only. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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The residence of the Bentivoglio family |
Via delle Belle Arti 8 Bologna 40126 Italy |
Palazzo Bentivoglio was probably built around 1550-60 by Trachini. The magnificent façade on Via Belle Arti with decorations in sandstone is today unfortunately suffering from wear but current restoration is trying to repair the damage. A lovely internal courtyard with double loggia was built during the 17th century and is still partly without decorations. Inside there are paintings by Bonetti and Gandolfi. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Building designed by Vignola |
Via Goito 16 Bologna 40126 Italy |
Palazzo Bocchi was built for Achille Bocchi, a famous humanist, in 1545. It was designed by Vignola, who as well as being a very capable artist, also studied the works of Vitruvio, and was a great theorist and technician. Many beautiful 16th century buildings by this man can be found all over Italy. The rooms on the ground floor are decorated with paintings by Prospero Fontana, a follower of Pierin de Vaga, through whom he felt the influence of Raphael, Michelangelo, and Tibaldi. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Palace of the heads |
Via Santo stefano 9-11-18 Bologna 40125 Italy |
This magnificent palace which began being built in 1521 to the plans of Andrea Formigine, owes its uniquness to the 177 heads that decorate the façade, and led to the nickname 'Palace of heads.' The stone heads are attributed to the work of Alfonso Lombardi and Nicola da Volterra. At one point, in the rooms on the ground floor, the Casino society, popular among famous names in the Arts and from the nobility, organised evenings dedicated to music and poetry, in which the poet Giacomo Leopardi took part. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Pope Gregorio XIII was born here |
Via del Monte 8 Bologna 40126 Italy |
Palazzo Boncompagni was built during the first half of the 16th century, and, according to many experts, was probably designed by Vignola—the famous 16th century theorist, technician, and artist. Many of the rooms are decorated with 16th, 17th, and 18th century frescoes, and the artists include Niccolò dell'Abate—a painter from Modena who was much influenced by Parmigiano and Primaticcio during his time in Bologna. The magnificent main entrance to the palazzo carries the coat of arms of Pope Gregorio XIII, who was born here by the name of Ugo Boncompagni. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Napoleon stayed here |
Via 4 Novembre 24 Bologna 40123 Italy |
Palazzo Caprara was built by Francesco Morandi. It contains a very imposing stairway dating back to 1705, and many of the rooms are decorated with frescoes. Napoleon stayed here during a visit to Bologna in 1805 and then he bought it - from then onwards it became the seat of Italy's viceroy. Today the palazzo houses the Prefecture. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Built in 1877 |
Via Luigi Carlo Farini 22 Bologna 40124 Italy |
The Palazzo della Cassa di Risparmio was built in 1877 and is one of the most eclectic buildings in Bologna. It can be found at Via Farini 22, and was designed by the architect Giuseppe Mengoni, author of Palazzo Poggi-Cavazza (also in Bologna) and designer of the porticoes in Piazza Duomo. He also designed the audacious and innovative glass and iron vaults in the famous Galleria Vittorio Emanuele in Milan. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Pope Pius IX stayed here in 1857 |
Via Mazzini 103-105 Bologna 40138 Italy |
The Crociferi brothers settled here in this area between Via Mazzini and Via Massarenti (now Via Azzura) in the 13th century. The Crociferi were a charitable and hospitable order and built a church, a hospital for pilgrims, and a convent here. During the 16th century this was all rebuilt in Via Mazzini. This area became known as the Crociali. Napoleon's soldiers stayed there after they entered Bologna on the 18th-19th June 1796. After Pope Alexander VII's suppression of the order in 1656, the complex passed to the Jesuits and then, in 1774, to the BarnabitiThe complex was then suppressed by Napoleon. The Barnabiti bought it back in 1880 and used it to house young guests of the Collegio di San Luigi. At the beginning of the 20th century it was sold to some private owners who transformed it into flats. The last pope to stay here was Pope Pius IX on the 9th June 1857. No traces remain of the Chiesa dei Crociferi, Santa Maria del Morello. A few remains of the old religious settlement can be seen in the 16th century courtyard with loggia. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Old college which housed Croat students |
Via Centotrecento 4 Bologna 40126 Italy |
The Collegio Venturoli, in Via Cento Trecento, was once the home of the Collegio Illirico Ungarico (in the 16th century) and housed Croat students who came to Bologna from their country of origin to study at the oldest university in Europe. It was rebuilt in the 18th century and a courtyard with a double open gallery was added to the main body of the building. The interiors were decorated with frescoes by Pizzoli. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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The palace |
Strada Maggiore 44 Bologna, Emilia - Romagna 40125 Italy +39 51 23 6708 |
The beautiful Davia Bargellini palace, built between 1638-58, by the architect Bartolomeo Provaglia is characterized by the presence of two big statues called 'The Giants', sculpted in 1658 by Gabriello Brunelli and Francesco Agnesinion, which decorate the façade. The atrium, in the form of a colonnaded courtyard brings you to the staircase built in 1730 under the guidance of several architects: Torreggiani, Dotti and Conti. The staircase is richly decorated with stuccoes by Giuseppe Borelli. Inside the museum is the Davia Bargellini civic museum of industrial art. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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The palace of the 'Corporazione dei Drapieri' |
Piazza di Porta Ravegnana Bologna 40125 Italy |
Also known as the Palazzo degli Strozzaroli, this crennellated building opposite Bologna's two towers, was built in 1486 by Giovanni Piccinini by the 'Corporazioni dei Drappieri'. The façade is decorated with beautiful mullioned windows and a balcony, which was added in 1620 and is dominated by a niche where there a statue of the Madonna stands, protecting the Corporation. Story has it that in Bologna, it was customary to have a light as a sign of devotion and as protection against adverse weather conditions; this light was close to the sacred images and statues of the virgin. Even today on the old streets you will find small altars dedicated to the Madonna decorated with fresh flowers and candles. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Fantuzzi building with its impressive facade by Formigine |
Via San Vitale 23 Bologna 40125 Italy |
This majestic palazzo was built for the Fantuzzi family. They needed to have the entire portico knocked down in order to have it built. The building's magnificent façade is made up of ashlar work and there are strong contrasts between the light and dark areas due to the patterns of stone slabs. These were organised by Formigine to give the building depth and perspective. Inside, there is a beautiful Baroque staircase which was built for the Canali in 1680. There are also some wonderful statues which were sculpted by Gabriello Brunelli and which are based on scenes from the myths of Atlanta. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Palazzo housing the city's Medieval museum. |
Via Manzoni 4 Bologna, Emilia - Romagna 40121 Italy +39 51 20 3930 |
This example of 15th-century architecture was built between 1483-1491 by Edigio Montanari. In 1915 the original structure was brought to light by substantial restoration work. They also restored the Torre dei Conoscenti which dates back to the 13th Century. The entrance courtyard is really beautiful. It's surrounded by porticoes with a loggia. At present, the Palazzo Fava Ghisilardi belongs to the city council. It contains the city's Medieval museum. The rooms contain collections of musical instruments and western ceramics. The rooms are decorated with some fabulous frescoes by Carracci which show scenes from mythology. Admission: Free. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Palazzo built on the remains of Roman Bononia |
Via Manzoni 2 Bologna, Emilia - Romagna 40121 Italy +39 51 23 9660 / +39 51 20 3930 |
Palazzo Fava Ghisilieri is an old aristocratic home next to the city's Medieval museum. It was built at the end of the sixteenth century and was given a magificent aspect. Today, the Palazzo contains the Hotel Baglioni and its elegant restaurant. Some of the hotel's rooms have ceilings which were frescoed by Carracci in 1582-83. These frescoes contain scenes from the myths of Europa. The cellars of the Palazzo are connected to an old complex which dates back to when Bologna was a Roman city. There are also the remains of a "decumano"(one of the main roads in the Roman road system). Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Originally a stables |
Piazza Giuseppe Verdi 2 Bologna 40126 Italy |
The lovely building in Piazza Verdi in front of the Teatro Comunale was constructed as the stables for the rich Bentivoglio family. In 1962 it became the home of the Monte della Canapa which was the first goods credit company in Italy. The lunette decorated with frescoes by Giovanni Francesco Spini in 1962 can be seen below the portico which depicts the deposition of St. Antony Abbot, the patron saint of hemp workers. Today the building is used by the university and several years of renovation have restored its ancient splendour. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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The symbol of Bologna's papal history. |
Via Indipendenza Bologna, Emilia - Romagna 40121 Italy |
The remains of the Rocca di Porta di Galliera can be seen at the end of Via dell'Indipendenza at the foot of the Parco della Montagnola. This once magnificent castle was the symbol of the Pope's control of Bologna. It was built at the beginning of the 14th Century on the orders of Cardinal Bertrando del Proggetto. There was a particularly close relationship between Bologna and the church for about four centuries. The relationship varied between difficult and hostile periods to times of peaceful cooperation. The castle was always the first symbol of oppression to be attacked by the people and over the years it was repeatedly destroyed and rebuilt. The castle was eventually completely destroyed and the ruins were used by the architect, Martinetti, to build a city park (della Montagnola) in the 19th Century. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Spectacular baroque flight of stairs |
Strada Maggiore 22 Bologna 40125 Italy |
Palazzo Garagnani was built in the 16th century and was probably designed by Andrea Marchesi, also known as Il Formigine, an architect and engraver from Modena who mainly worked in Bologna. The palazzo contains a spectacular baroque staircase, which dates back to 1750 and was designed by Giovanni Carlo Bibiena. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Paintings by Guercino |
Via Santo Stefano 63 Bologna, Emilia - Romagna 40125 Italy |
The Palazzo Ghiselli-Vasselli is currently occupied by the Ancelle del Sacro Cuore (also known as the "Suore Spagnole" or "Spanish Sisters") who run a convent here. It is a 16th century building which was transformed in the 18th century. It houses paintings by Guercino, Basoli, Gandolfi, and others. The façade was restored by the Comitato per Bologna Storica Artistica in 1927. This was simply done in order to save the original pointed windows, as the round windows in the frieze, the cornice, and the portico were still in a good state of repair. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Carducci´s house. |
Piazza Giosuè Carducci 5 Bologna, Emilia - Romagna 40125 Italy +39 51 34 7592 |
Giosuè Carducci´s residence dominates the square of the same name. It is slightly set back, assuming a stately air. The building was originally a religious sanctuary. It was closed down in 1798 and became a private residence in 1801. Carducci moved there in 1890 and lived there until the end of his days. The poet's apartment was on the first floor and still contains his personal effects including some antiques, portraits, furniture and his academic robes etc. It is exactly as he left it before his death. He had a remarkable private library containing some 40,000 books as well as thousands of letters written to him by noteworthy contemporaries. There are also many original manuscripts and a large section dedicated to Carducci's own work. On the ground floor there is the city's Unification of Italy museum. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Grassi family residence |
Via Marsala 12 Bologna 40126 Italy |
Palazzo Grassi was once the senatorial residence of the Grassi family. The portico in front of the building is held up by long wooden pillars, characteristic of 13th century Bologna. Wonderful frescoes decorate Palazzo Grassi's rooms. Today the building is home to the Officer's Club. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Neoclassical staircase and atrium |
Strada Maggiore 45 Bologna 40125 Italy +39 51 209 2800 |
This beautiful palazzo was built in 1792. It was designed by Angelo Venturoli. Nowadays it is home to the university's faculty of Political Science. It contains an attractive garden with a "courtyard of honour". Beyond the entrance courtyard, there is a loggia with a staircase which is decorated with statues by De Maria which were also based on designs by the architect Venturoli. The building contains frescoes which were painted by Minozzi and by Pedrini. If you happen to be passing by, we recommend that you go and take a look at the beautiful rooms which each contain frescoes of a different theme. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Frescoes by Carracci |
Via Zamboni 20 Bologna 40126 Italy |
The Palazzo was built by the architect Domenico Tibaldi in 1577. Nowadays it contains the headquarters of a company called Credito Romagnolo. There are beautiful frescoes inside by Luca Giordano, Giuseppe Maria Crespi, Alessandro Tiarini, Ludovico Carracci and Alessandro Magnasco. It is also worth taking a look at the wonderful frieze which was completed Carracci between 1590 and 1592. The frieze narrates the history of the beginning of Rome. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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A Palazzo with a statue of Hercules |
Via Zamboni 22 Bologna 40126 Italy |
This 16th century palazzo is attributed to Formigine due to its characteristic carved stone facade. There is a pretty courtyard made up of two open air galleries with a powerful statue of Hercules which was sculpted by Giuseppe Mazza. The upstairs rooms were frescoed by Antonio Rossi, Paolazzi, Bigari and Carlo Lodi. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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The gargoyle that spouted wine |
Via Zamboni 14-16 Bologna 40126 Italy |
Palazzo Manzoli-Malvasia was built in 1760 over the remains of a 13th century house with the façade designed by Francesco Tadolini. The vault that leads to Via del Carro - the entrance to the Ghetto - is on the left side of the building. The gargoyle above the vault was sometimes used to spout wine for guests at the sumptuous parties given by the Malvasia family while food was thrown from the balconies. Drawings made during the period show a crowd waiting with containers to collect the wine and nets for the food. The interiors are decorated with frescoes by Gandolfi and Minozzi. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Palazzo full of frescoes and paintings |
Via 4 Novembre 5 Bologna 40123 Italy |
The Palazzo Marescalchi was built between the end of the 16th century and the beginning of the 17th century. The facade was designed by Floriano Ambrosini and dates back to 1613. The entrance hall is decorated with beautiful frescoes, and the reception room contains some valuable works of art by Tiarini, Reni, and Tibaldi. The palazzo also contains an unusual oval shaped room which was decorated by Felice Giani. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Dotti Palace. |
Via d'Azeglio 48 Bologna 40017 Italy |
This impressive stately home can be found directly opposite the magnificent Palazzo Sanuti Bevilacqua. It was redecorated by the Dotti family in 1735. They added sandstone ashlar-work to the façade and gave it a wonderful iron balcony. The entrance is made from carved stone. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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The magnificent municipal palace |
Piazza Maggiore Bologna, Emilia - Romagna 40121 Italy |
Building work for this magnificent Municipal Palace began in 1287 on the Western side of Piazza Maggiore. It was originally called the "Palazzo delle Biade" and became the splendid residence of the papal legate. The only remaining architectural feature of the former Accursio houses is the tower and its clock which was designed by Tadolini in 1773. The beautiful sandstone portal was sculpted by Alessi in 1550. In the large sandstone window, also built by Alessi in 1553 there are two red marble eagles from Verona with the left hand one being attributed to Michelangelo. The bronze statue on the portal, dedicated to the Bolognese Pope Gregorio XIII Boncompagni, was modeled by Menganti in 1580. Inside the 22 sumptuous rooms, former appartments of the papal legate, we today find the Municipal Art Collection. In addition, the palace also holds the most important Moriandiano Museum in existence. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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The Opera Theatre |
Largo Respighi 1 Bologna 40126 Italy +39 51 52 9011 / +39 51 52 9999 |
This was constructed in the headquarters of Domus Magna bentivolesca on a design of Antonio Bibiena. It was inaugurated in 1763 with Gluck's "Trionfo di Clelia". The external façade remained incomplete until 1935 when it was finished by Umberto Rizzi, while the inside has paintings by Luigi Busi and Luigi Samoggia from circa 1866. The Bolognese concert season takes place in the Teatro Comunale. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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The Notary guild |
Via de' Pignattari Bologna 40124 Italy +39 51 20 3401 |
This is the old site of the Notary guild. It was built at the end of the 13th century. It is no accident that it is alongside the Basilisa di San Petronio; indeed, the building´s position shows just how powerful the Bolognese lawyers' guild was at one time. The building was enlarged using plans based on designs by Antonio di Vincenzo and Bartolomeo Fioravanti. The top of the building has been given a battlement effect and there are six mullioned windows which break up the main facade. These were also probably designed by Antonio di Vincenzo who was the architect of the Basilica di San Petronio. Recent restoration work has brought to light some fabulous frescoes inside the building. The most substantial building alterations in recent years were made in 1908 by Alfonso Rubbiani. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Designed by Antonio Morandi, also known as the Terribilia |
Via San Vitale 28-30 Bologna 40125 Italy |
The Palazzo Orsi was constructed halfway through the 16th century, and was designed by Antonio Morandi, also known as Terribilia. The building's exterior demonstrates the predomination of horizontal forms over vertical lines, and a very complicated decorative system. A large terracotta statue representing Hercules (1775) stands in the courtyard. Many of the rooms are decorated with frescoes. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Frescoes by Giuseppe Maria Crespi |
Via Castiglione 7 Bologna 40124 Italy |
Palazzo Pepoli Campogrande was built in the 17th century by two famous architects: G.B. Albertoni and G.A. Torri (who also designed the Palazzo Isolani and one of the university buildings). The interiors of the palazzo are decorated with early frescoes by Giuseppe Maria Crespi, also known as Lo Spagnolo and by other 17th and 18th century artists of the Bolognese school. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Built for Taddeo Pepoli, Lord of Bologna |
Via Castiglione 4-6-8-10 Bologna 40124 Italy |
The Palazzo Pepoli Vecchio was really a series of buildings. Those at numbers 4 and 6 were built for Taddeo Pepoli, Lord of Bologna, in 1344. The ancient Pepoli residence contained around 200 rooms, and the ring nut on the rounded arch portal of number six recalls to mind the family crest. The buildings at numbers 8 and 10 are 18th century, and were built for Count Gero Pepoli. Restoration work took place in 1925 and again in 1939. This work restored the original architecture to Palazzo Pepoli Vecchio which displayed characteristic 14th century mullioned windows.Call for Updated Hours. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Palatium Novum, prison of King Enzo. |
Piazza Maggiore Bologna, Emilia - Romagna 40121 Italy |
The palazzo Merlato was originally known as the Palatium Novum. It was built in 1244 as the assembly building for the city council. They used to keep their weapons on the lower floors, including the famous carroccio, which played a major role in many of the city's field campaigns. The Bolognese captured King Enzo, son of Frederic II, in 1242 at the important Battle of Fossalta. They imprisoned him here until his death in 1272. This famous prisoner left a legacy to the city in that from thenceforth the building was known as Palazzo Re Enzo. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Home of the Knights Templar |
Strada Maggiore 80 Bologna 40125 Italy |
The Palazzo Salaroli-Modigliani's 15th century courtyard is a real marvel. It once stood next to a Templar temple. The palazzo was rebuilt at the end of the last century and contains significant remains of the first residence which belonged to the Knights Templar (12th century), and then to the Knights of Malta from 1390 onwards. The Torre della Magione used to stand on the corner with Vicolo Malgrado. It was placed there by Aristotele Fioravanti, who moved it thirteen metres along Via Malgrado as described in the plaque which commemorates the event. The tower was demolished 1825. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Built for Bernadino Spada, Cardinal Legato of Bologna |
Piazza San Martino 1 Bologna 40126 Italy |
At the end of the 1600's Bernadino Spada was named Cardinal Legato of Bologna and he built Palazzo Spada on the site of the Fantuzzi houses. It links Piazza San Martino and Piazzetta Valdonica so is called Voltone Spada. On the site of the church of San Martino is the column that holds the statue of the Madonna del Carmine, which is the work of Andrea Ferrari and was made in 1705. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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The college for Spanish students |
Via Collegio di Spagna 4 Bologna 40123 Italy |
This college, or stronghold was built in 1364 at the wishes of Cardinal Albornoz for Spanish students. It is surrounded by a crenellated wall and the attractive gateway was built by Formigine in 1525. Inside the walls there is a magnificent cloister with double columns onto which faces the gothic church of St. Clement. Inside this church is a polyptic by Marco Zoppo (XV century) and in the sacrestry you can see frescoes by Lippi di Dalmasio and G. M. Crespi. Some further frescoes can be seen under the loggia, which are attributed to Annibale Carracci. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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The Palatium Vetus opposite San Petronio. |
Piazza Maggiore Bologna 40121 Italy |
This impressive building is directly opposite the Basilica di San Petroni. It was built from 1485 using the designs of Aristotele Fioravanti. It's on the site of what was previously the 'palatium vetus', the old city government from the thirteenth century. The facade is made up of a series of nine windows and an arcade with nine porticoes. Fioravanti kept the old Tower dell'Arengo from the previous structure as well as the foundations. In 1525, Alfonso Lombardi sculpted statues of the four Saints who are known as protective forces over the city. These were placed at the four corners of the crossroads over the foundations. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Villa containing model soldier museum |
Via Toscana 19 Bologna 40141 Italy +39 51 623 4703 / +39 51 623 4743 |
The Villa Aldrovandi Mazzacorati is emmersed in a beautiful garden and was rebuilt by Tadolini in 1769. The façade has some neopalladian influences characterised by a vast pronaos and a triangular tympanum. Inside the villa you can find the Museo del Soldatino "Mario Massaccesi" (Model Soldier Museum), and a beautiful 18th century theatre. Review © 2007, Wcities |