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 The highest tower in Bologna |
Piazza di Porta Ravegnana Bologna, Emilia - Romagna 40125 Italy |
Standing in the center of the Piazza di Porta Ravenna, the highest tower in Bologna, an emblematic symbol of the 'towered city' lofts 97 meters into the sky, undisputed queen of the Bolognese rooftop panorama. Legend says that this tower was built by the Asinelli family at the beginning of the twelfth century. It has strong foundations and it is surrounded by a protective railing. At its summit it displays the Guelf battlements. The 498 steps take you to the very top, from where you can enjoy a really incredible view. Admission: EUR 3. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Inaugurated by Pope John Paul II |
Via Castiglione Bologna 40124 Italy +39 51 1209 9111 |
In what used to be the Church of Santa Lucia you can now find the Aula Magna of the Bolognese Alma Mater Studiorum. The church passed into the hands of the Jesuits in 1562 and was rebuilt following the design of the architect Girolamo Rainaldi. Enlargement work which was planned by Francesco Maria Angelini took place later but was interrupted in 1732, only to be partially finished in the 19th century. With the façade incomplete, it was fitted out as a gym and workshop for the Aldini Institute after its deconsacration. It was later transformed into the Aula Magna and was inaugurated by Pope John Paul II in 1988 on the occasion of the 9th centenary of the university. The interior is divided into three naves and now hosts concerts, conferences, and cultural shows. The ex-convent annex still has its portico dating back to 1676 which was built by Agostino Barelli, and the library which was constructed in 1742 by the architect, G. Ambrosi. 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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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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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 |
 Antique medical equipment |
Via Clavature 8 Bologna 40124 Italy +39 51 23 0260 |
The entrance to this museum can be reached by walking through the Santuario. The Museum exhibits tell the story of the Confraternita dei Battuti a Bologna, the founders of the Santa Maria della Vita Hospital. The exhibition includes medical equipment, dating back to the 18th century, and various works of art. Visitors can also see the Oratory, which contains a valuable group of statues sculpted by Alfonso Lombardi in 1522 and entitled Il Transito della Vergine. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Archeological museum |
Via dell'Archiginnasio 2 Bologna, Emilia - Romagna 40124 Italy +39 51 23 3849 http://www.comune.bologna.it/m... |
This important museum institution is located inside the old Santa Maria della Morte Hospital, and was opened in 1881. The conspicuous repertory of materials on display has reached such enormous proportions thanks to the Palagi donations and the archaeological excavations carried out by Giovanni Gozzadini in 1853 and by Antonio Zannoni in 1869. By studying these precious artifacts with villanoviana and felisinea origins (both ancient civilizations from this area) it is possible to learn more about the phases of cultural evolution in Bologna from its origins right up to the Etruscan period, a period in which the city acquired the name of Felsina. The Museum contains a lot of lapidary monuments, grave goods, Greek and Roman amphorae, ceramics, and votive bronzes. The most important exhibits include an Etruscan bronze truncated cone shaped urn, and a unique example of an ivory stool dating back to the 5th century B.C. An important section of the Museum is dedicated to a precious Egyptian collection, the second biggest in Italy, which contains sarcophagi, mummies, bronzes, ushebti (small funerary statues), beautiful statues in black granite, and precious jewels. The architecture of the interior courtyard is very beautiful and worth taking a look at, the cloisters and the Santa Maria della Morte Church face onto this courtyard. Admission: Free. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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The history of crafts and industry |
Strada Maggiore 44 Bologna, Emilia - Romagna 40125 Italy +39 51 23 6708 |
The Museum of Industrial Art (Museo dell'Arte Industriale) is located inside this magnificent and noble building designed by B. Provaglia in 1638. It is characterised by a façade decorated with two telamons which are known as the "Giants". The Industrial Art on display includes agricultural equipment, pharmaceutical vessels, and beaten iron work. The Quadreria Senatoria acts as a frame for the exhibition, inside it you can see an 18th century gala berlin (a type of carriage), a model which faithfully reproduces a typical Emilian house, and a 19th century miniature theatre with Venetian puppets from the 18th century. 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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Famous attraction |
Piazza Galvani 2 Bologna, Bologna 40124 Italy +39 (0)51 27 6811 |
This theatre was built in 1638 by the architect A. Levanti in the Archginnasio, the former University site. It is said that it was reduced to rubble by bombing in 1944, and was minutely rebuilt so as to resume its original beauty. It is infact very beautiful, and upon entering it seems as if time is standing still...built entirely out of wood, the Doctor's cathedral still retains the two "Scorticati" designed by Ercole Leilli, but scuplted by S. Giannaotti, who also made the other statues. 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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Temporary exhibitions |
Piazza Galvani 1 Bologna, Emilia - Romagna 40124 Italy |
Various exhibitions take place periodically (weather permitting) in this courtyard which is enhanced by a beautiful open gallery, decorated with the coats of arms of the noble families of many of the students and professors who attended this university. The courtyard is in the ancient seat of the Bolognese Studio, where the Communal Library is today. If the weather is bad, the exhibitions take place inside, in the upper gallery. 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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Once used to house orphan girls |
Via Santo stefano 119 Bologna, Emilia - Romagna 40125 Italy |
The façade, portico and quadriportico were built for the Bentivoglio family at the end of the 15th century. The capitals are worth taking a look at. Today the building is the administrative base for the Santo Stefano district. It was used to house pilgrims during the 15th century, and was later turned into an orphanage for young girls - a sort of conservatory to keep them "honest". It could house up to 75 girls who were then expected to work up to 12 hours per day, sewing, embroidering, and making fabrics. The façade was redone in 1779. The interiors have recently been rennovated and display some frescoes by Bagnacavallo. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Saint Francesco Saverio lived here |
Via Santo Stefano 38 Bologna 40125 Italy |
The Ospedale di San Biagio, also known as the Ospedale di Santa Maria dei Servi, stood on this spot in front of Via Cartoleria until the end of the 18th century. San Francesco Saverio lived here. The statue of the Virgin on the façade was sculpted by Andrea Ferreri, one of Mazza's pupils. The complex included such services as reception of pilgrims, health services, and a spice shop. The building still houses the Antica Farmacia del Corso. 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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The famous leaning tower of Bologna |
Piazza di Porta Ravegnana Bologna 40125 Italy |
Built around the 12th Century, probably at the same time as the Asinelli tower was built, the leaning Garisenda tower is about 48m high. It is also called the Mozzata (Docked) tower, because it is said to have been hight than it now is. Dante Alighieri supports this hypothesis in the 31st canto of his 'Inferno' (v136-138) when he said: "...Qual pare a riguardar la Garisenda sotto 'l chinato, quando un nuvol vada sovr'essa sì, che ella incontro penda..." ("It seems that I am looking at the Garisenda tower under its incline, and when a cloud passes over, it leans a little..."). We can also deduce that the tower acquired its lean quite quickly, perhaps due to a subsidence in the ground. There is a plaque inscribed with Dante's verses on the leaning side of the tower. 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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Monument commemorating Carducci |
Piazza Giosuè Carducci Bologna, Emilia - Romagna 40125 Italy |
This vast monument made out of Carrara marble was sculpted at the beginning of the 20th century by Leonardo Bistolfi to commemorate Giosué Carducci. There is a figure of the poet in a thoughtful pose at the centre of the sculptural complex, behind the sculpture is a majestic triptych on which Bistolfi carved some poetical themes taken from Carducci's early works. The sculpture on the right represents the "sorrel steed of the song", while the one on the left represents nature. Review © 2007, Wcities |
 The Glossatori tombs |
Piazza San Domenico e Piazza Malpighi Bologna, Emilia - Romagna 40124 Italy |
Bolognese lawyers, to whom the foundation of the Alma Mater Studiorum is owed, were called Glossatori, because they used to add glosses, notes and postscripts to the legal texts and manuscripts from which they completed their studies. In their honour, while memory retains the vestiges of their actions as regards legal texts, the city keeps their remains inside an important funeral monument still visible today from the Piazza San Domenico, as well as in Piazza Malpighi, in the shadow of St. Francis' Basilica. These are monumental arches covered with shrines, supported by columns decorated with enamelled tiles, within which are the coffins of hundreds of famous scholars from the Studium. 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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A 13th century residence |
Strada Maggiore 19 Bologna 40125 Italy |
Casa Isolani was built during the 13th c. and is one of the rare surviving examples of civil construction of that period in Bologna. It is characterised by the tall gallery with wooden columns in Romanesque-Gothic style. It was last restored in 1877 when three arrows became lodged in the ceiling of the gallery. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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 A church with a beautiful portico |
Piazza del Baraccano 2 Bologna, Bologna 40124 Italy +39 (0)51 39 2680 |
The story goes that where this magnificent church stands today, sheltered by the ancient city walls, a small shrine had already been erected in 1400. This was to house an image of the Virgin Mary, attributed to Lippo di Dalmasio. The decision to build the church which stands today only came in the sixteenth century. The dome was added at the end of the seventeenth century by the architect A. Barelli. A beautiful five-arched portico adorns the façade, made of an attractive terracotta worked by Alfonso Lombardi. Inside, amidst the baroque decoration, there are two statues of questionable origin: they are perhaps the work of A. Lombardi, or even of Donatello. There are also frescoes by F. del Cossa, L. Massari, P. Fontana and Lippo di Dalmasio. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Attractive gardens with small lake |
Viale Gozzadini Bologna, Emilia - Romagna 40017 Italy |
These beautiful gardens were created in 1875 by Emanuele di Sambuy. It was designed to give the Bolognese a place to relax away from all the noise of the city. Whole families still come here every Sunday for an afternoon stroll. The gardens have a small lake which reflects a chalet were you can eat during the Summer. In the evening the chalet becomes a nightclub and is packed with young people. The garden also covers an important archeological area where lots of ancient tombs have been unearthed. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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The old Arts guild building. |
Piazza della Mercanzia Bologna, Emilia - Romagna 40125 Italy |
The Merchant Palazzo was once the main trading area for the Bolognese merchants. It was designed by Antonio di Vincenzo in 1382. The building has a beautful crenellated façade which is made up of red terracotta bricks contrasting with the carved white mullioned windows and the baldachin spire. The colour contrast is made more evident by the small statues in their niches and the vaulted loggia with its pointed arches supported by robust pillars. The attractive loggia contains portals which are decorated with an inlaid lunette from 1490. Above the portals, there is a clock which was made by Alfonso Rubbiani and Alfredo Tartarini in 1889. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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The most important Morandi collection |
Piazza Maggiore 6 Bologna, Emilia - Romagna 40121 Italy +39 51 20 3332 http://www.museomorandi.it/ |
In the hall of the Palazzo d'Acursio, the Museo Morandi is the most important collection of works of the Bolognese maestro Giorgio Morandi (1890-1964). This came into being thanks to the donations that the famous painter's sister made to the council and was opened in 1993, putting over 200 works on show placed side by side with a rich collection of volumes and numerous works of art belonging to Morandi himself. Inside the museum there is even a reconstruction of the studio in which the artist worked. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Twenty magnificent rooms |
Piazza Maggiore 6 Bologna, Emilia - Romagna 40121 Italy +39 51 20 3526 |
Within the Accursio palace, the seat of the City's Administration, reached via the charming Piazza Maggiore, you can visit the twenty magnificent rooms which currently hold the city's prestigious art collection. These sumptuous rooms, adorned with decoration and frescoes painted between the sixteenth and the nineteenth centuries, constituted, until 1859, the main seat of pontifical justice in Bolgna. The collection of works exhibited, which has been on show since 1935, was built up through private purchases and conspicuous donations to the community of Bologna by several wealthy families: the Palagi, Baruzzi, Pepoli, Verzaglia and Pizzardi families. The collection are worth visiting since they include several master works by famous Bolognese artists, such as Simone dei Crocifissi, Jacopo di Paolo, Vitale da Bologna, Francesco Francia, Bartolomeo Passerotti, Jacopo Tintoretto, Ludovico Carracci, Giuseppe Maria Crespi, Gaetano Gandolfi, Angelo Michele Colonna. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Music Museum |
Strada Maggiore 34 Palazzo Sanguinetti Bologna 40125 Italy +39 51 2757711 http://www.museomusicabologna.it/ |
In 2004 the Museum moved to its new seat in the beautifully frescoed and newly restored neo classical Palazzo Sanguinetti. Situated in the historical centre of Bologna, the Museum displays over three hundred paintings of characters related to the music world, ancient music instruments (including a 17th century harpsichord and Rossini's piano), as well as a wide selection of documents, manuscripts and autographed music scores. On the ground floor, there is a reconstruction of a famous lute maker's workshop, complete with all the equipment, forms and paints necessary for instrument production. -Maria Frullini Review © 2007, Wcities |
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The 17th century Bolognese school of art |
Via Castiglione 7 Bologna, Emilia - Romagna 40124 Italy |
The museum is a separate section of the Pinacoteca Nazionale housed in the Palazzo Pepoli Campogrande in the lovely Via Castiglione. You can admire a collection of works by the 17th century Bolognese school, frescoes by Giuseppe Maria Crespi, Canuti and Creti, and a collection of drawings. 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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Place popular with Bolognese society |
Via dell'Archiginnasio Bologna 40124 Italy |
This long portico (139 metres) has taken its name from a word in Bolognese dialect "pavaian". This means a silk scarf market. This important market used to take place in the square opposite the portico. It attracted people (and their money) from everywhere. Pope Pius IV had the portico built in 1562 by Antonio Morandi. Ever since it has been one of the main places for Bolognese society to go out walking. Often there are strains of beautiful melodies resonating along the porticoes since it has become popular with romantic musicians. The entrances to the city's archeology museum and the Archiginnasio building are both under these porticoes. 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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Mozart in Bologna |
Via Guerrazzi 13 Bologna 40125 Italy +39 51 22 2997 |
The Philharmonic Accademy is located inside the 16th century Palazzo Sanvenanzi. In 1627 it became the property of the Carrati Counts who started up the Accademy, which still exists today, in 1666. In 1770 the young Mozart took the entrance exam. Today the Academy contains many objects and instruments which belonged to famous musicians, ancient musical scores, and valuable portraits. The instruments and canvases on exhibition include a precious organ dating back to the end of the 17th century with 350 organ pipes, a Respighi piano, and a portrait of Elisabetta Sirani, the Academy's protective saint. There is an important archive and library in the Academy. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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The most beautiful medieval piazza in Italy |
Piazza Maggiore Bologna 40124 Italy |
The buildings, which face onto this beautiful medieval piazza it were all built between 1200 and 1400. The Piazza forms the heart of city and it provides a wonderful backdrop for everyday city life. The streets are full of artists, university students and families with children. When the sun is high, they move from the open areas of the square to the shade of the Basilica di San Petronio. Here they sit and witness the daily life of a city which is famous for its university, architecture, tortellini and the extraordinary vitality of the people who live there. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Tourist information in Piazza Maggiore |
Piazza Maggiore 6 Bologna, Emilia - Romagna 40124 Italy +39 (0)51 23 9660 / +39 (0)51 25 1947 / +39 (0)51 647 2113 http://urp.comune.bologna.it/W... |
This tourist information office is located inside the Palazzo Comunale, and offers an excellent service in the promotion of everything to do with Bologna and the surrounding area. It has leaflets and pamphlets regarding all the many local initiatives. It offers information on public transport, restaurants, hotels, and events. The office also holds information on guided tours. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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The crossroads |
Piazza della Mercanzia Bologna, Emilia - Romagna 40125 Italy |
The Piazza is actually formed by a crossroads between four streets (hence its old name "il Carrobbio"). The square is particularly beautiful due to the medieval noble buildings which face onto it. The most impressive of these is the Palazzo della Mercanzia which was the old meeting place for the city's merchants. Via S.Stefano goes from the left hand side of the building and there you can find the twelfth century Torre Alberici at N.4 and the beautiful sixteenth century Palazzo Bolognini at n.9-11. The latter was built by Formigini and has a series of carved stones which were sculpted by Alfonso Lombardi and Niccolò da Volterra. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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The Archiginnasio's library, former home of the studio... |
Piazza Galvani 1 Bologna, Emilia - Romagna 40124 Italy |
Located in the attractive piazza dell'Archiginnasio, former home to the Bolognese studio, this library was established at the beginning of the 1800's. The large, bright reading room, decorated with the coats of arms of its noble students and lecturers, is equipped with long and capacious wooden tables, where you can read quietly, is really pleasant. The bibliographic archives contain more than 600,000 volumes, thousands of manuscripts, prints, engravings and old geographical maps. Linked to the Library and collection of designs and prints. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Giosué Carducci's house |
Piazza Giosué Carducci 5 Bologna, Emilia - Romagna 40125 Italy +39 51 34 7592 |
The Risorgimento Museum has been relocated to the house where Giosué Carducci lived from 1890 to 1907. Before that the building hosted the Madonna del Piombo oratorio which was abolished in 1801. On the first floor are the rooms where the poet lived, along with many personal items which belonged to him such as the 40,000 books in his library, hundreds of manuscripts, and thousands of letters addressed to him. On the ground floor you can see the documents and mementoes which tell of the things which had and effect on the historical events which took place during the Napoleonic period and the Second World War, these include diplomas from the political secret society of the Carbonari, fire arms which belonged to Murat, flags and uniforms. Admission: L.5,000 Review © 2007, Wcities |
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The house of the famous composer |
Strada Maggiore 26 Bologna 40125 Italy |
The famous composer Gioacchino Rossini studied literature and music in Bologna and was trained by his father in singing, solfeggio and the harpsichord. Rossini soon showed his musical talent and, once he had found success and fame, left Bologna to travel in Italy and Europe. He returned to Bologna where he had a house built (1824-27) at number 26, Strada Maggiore where he lived for about 20 years, this time was fulfilling for Rossini artistically speaking and was also a very difficult period of his life. This being a private property it can be viewed from outside only. 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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Church behind the two towers |
Strada Maggiore 4 Bologna 40125 Italy |
At the Piazza di Porta Raveganana, dominated by the two famous towers, at the beginning of Strada Maggiore, you come across this church. It is erected on the site of the former priory of which now only a sandstone portal, sculpted by Andrea da Formigine, remains. Three naves separate the interior decorated by famous works: Madonna with child by Guido Reni, Visions of San Gaetano by Angelo Michele Colonna, Christ's Nativity by A Burrini and M. Chiarini. The cupola has beautiful frescoes, by Antonio Rolli, dating from the 17th century. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Religious reliquaries and sacred vestments |
Piazza San Domenico 13 Bologna 40124 Italy +39 51 640 0411 |
The fourteenth century Church of San Domenico, which looks the way it does today due to the work of C. F. Dotti in the 18th century, contains many magnificent works of art and also a museum. The museum contains a terracotta bust of San Domenico by Niccolò dell'Arca, dating back to 1474, a Madonna with Child by Lippo di Dalmasio, some notable frescoes by Ludovico Carracci, the remains of a Pietà in terracotta by Baccio da Montelupo, reliquaries, vestments, and a canopy with the insignia of the Bolognese Compagnie delle Arti (Arts Associations). Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Holy building founded by the Laterans |
Piazza San Giovanni in Monte 3 Bologna 40124 Italy |
San Giovanni in Monte was rebuilt by the Lateran Canons, around 1286. Legend attributes the buildings origins to Saint Petronio (5th century A.D.), the patron saint of Bologna. However, studies have revealed that it was first built in 1045. The façade has a trefoil pediment and was designed in 1474 by D. Bernardi following Venetian Renaissance models. The interior is in a Gothic style and is divided into three naves, which are supported by octagonal pillars. The windows, which were constructed at the end of the 15th century, following Francesco del Cossa's design, are very beautiful. At the centre of the middle nave, there is a marble column which stands on an upturned Corinthian capital, dating back to the 2nd to 1st century B.C. An engraved Christ figure was added to this and has been attributed to Alfonso Lombardi. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Holy works of art in a magnificent church |
Piazza San Giovanni in Monte 3 Bologna, Emilia - Romagna 40124 Italy +39 51 263894 |
Construction of the church of San Giovanni in Monte began in the 13th century and was completed in the 16th. It contains many works of art, splendid windows and a small museum of holy works of art that have been collected over its centuries of history. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Church where martyrdom of Saint Vitale and Saint Agricola took place |
Via San Vitale 50 Bologna 40125 Italy |
It seems that this small but beautiful church of Romanesque origins was built over the remains of a Roman amphitheatre where the martyrdom of Saint Vitale and Saint Agricola took place in the 4th century. The church has a 13th century belltower. It was rebuilt at the beggining of the 19th century. Inside the church there are works of art by Formigine F. Fancia, Angelo Piò, and Tiariani. It is possible to visit the ancient protomartyrs crypt which dates back to the 11th century. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Church dating back to 1346 |
Strada Maggiore 43 Bologna 40125 Italy +39 51 22 6807 |
Building work on Santa Maria dei Servi was begun in 1346 by the Servi di Maria (Servants of Mary). The church was enlarged in 1381 following the design of A. da Faenza and building only finished in 1545. The last restoration work took place in 1910. The exterior of the church is in a late Gothic style and is adorned by a beautiful four-sided portico which extends from the façade to beyond the left hand side of the church. The interior has three naves and is also late Gothic in style. The chapels are enriched with lots of Baroque elements. Some of the works of art include a Maestà by Cimabue, and works by Lippo di Dalmasio, Alessandro Tiarini, Ubaldo Gandolfi, A Piò and others. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Fifteenth century church under the Augustan Order. |
Piazza di Porta Castiglione 4 Bologna 40136 Italy |
The church was given to the Benedictine Olivetani Order in 1431. It was later altered and enlarged by the Agostinian Order. The façade is in both late Gothic and renaissance styles. Two of the windows were designed by Francesco Francia and there are rare works of art on display by Gaetano Gandolfi, Matteo Cossich, Giuseppe Maria Crespi and Vincenzo Spisanelli. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Seventeenth century church with extraordinary works of art. |
Via San Vitale 112 Bologna, Emilia - Romagna 40125 Italy |
This seventeenth century church was built with donations from the city´s guilds and administrative bodies. It has a single nave with side altars which are decorated with valuable masterpieces. There is the Flight to Egypt by Andrea Donducci known as the "Mastellatta", the 'Crucifix' by Bartolomeo Cesi, the 'Miracle of the bread loaves' by Lavinia Fontana, the 'Death of San Francesco' by Ercole Graziani and 'St.Orsola with his disciples' by Bartolomeo Passerotti. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Church containing a sculptural group by Niccolò dell'Arca |
Via Clavature 10 Bologna, Emilia - Romagna 40124 Italy +39 51 23 6245 |
This church was rebuilt at the end of the 18th century by Bergonzoni. The church has a large dome which was built by Tubertini in 1787. This dome can be seen rising above the red roofs of Bologna's houses. It was built by the "Compagnia dei Battuti" to house the needy and sick. The Baroque interior is very sober. There is a beautiful sculptural group called Christ and the Imploring Marys in the chapel to the right of the altar. The group is made up of seven life size terracotta statues by Niccolò dell'Arca, and dates back to the 15th century. In the oratory which is annexed to the building and which was designed by Floriano Ambrosini, you can see another fourteen terracotta statues by Alfonso Lombardi (1522). Review © 2007, Wcities |
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A collection of frescoes |
Via Santo stefano 24 Bologna 40125 Italy +39 51 22 3256 |
The Complesso Basilicale Stefaniano, the oldest and most attractive of the city's religious sites, also houses a museum containing artefacts from the period 1300-1800, which were obtained from restoration works carried out in the chapel on the same complex. The lovely works include polyptychs, tryptychs and canvasses by Jacopo di Paolo, Lippo di Dalmasio, Simone dei Crocifissi, Alessandro Tiarini etc. The small museum, divided into two rooms, Cappella della Benda and the old Sala Capitolare has also put on display the beautiful reliquaries of S.Floriano from the 1300s and S.Petronio built by Jacop Rosetto in 1380. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Surrounded by beautiful residences |
Piazza Santo Stefano Bologna 40125 Italy |
Piazza Santo Stefano is a charming cobbled piazza, one of the most magical historical places in the city. It is surrounded by beautiful old noble family palazzos and seems to be an entity in itself. Stories abound about the origins of the Santo Stefano complex but it seems probable that it was first a Roman temple which was dedicated to the worship of Isis. It is also said that St.Ambrose buried here the remains of the protomartyrs, Vitale and Agricola. It was conquered by the Lombards and visited by Charlemagne. Leopardi and Giorgio Morandi used to love coming here as part of their afternoon walks. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Unique example of a gothic house with two floors |
Via Castiglione 3 Bologna 40124 Italy |
This complex, dating back to the 13th century, was destined to be used as the Gabella offices. As Zucchini writes, we are faced with the only example of a Gothic house with two floors here. The façades are mainly original. The restoration work, carried out for the Comitato per Bologna Storica e Artistica in 1924, restored the wooden supports (which once upheld the roof) to their original glory and the balcony was added. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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The history of university students since the Middle Ages |
Via Castiglione 36 Bologna, Emilia - Romagna 40124 Italy +39 51 25 9020 |
The Student Museum has objects, books, photos and newspapers from all over Europe that document the history of university students since the Middle Ages. There is also an archive and a library. If you visit it, do not miss the lovely hall of Santa Lucia. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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How to appreciate art through touch |
Via Castiglione 71 Bologna 40124 Italy +39 51 33 2090 http://www.cavazza.it/arte/ind... |
This very important museum offers didactic introductory tours, specially designed to facilitate a gradual acquisition of tactile perceptions of works of art through educational sculptural instruments such as bas-reliefs and full-relief sculpture. Through the reliefs the visually handicapped and poor-sighted can start to mentally imagine the visual images whilst the sighted can develop their tactile perceptions. This method of education via the imagination was conceived of in collaboration with the school's association of applied sculpture in Bologna. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Asinelli and Garisneda, the familiar Bolognese towers |
Piazza di Porta Ravegnana Bologna, Emilia - Romagna 40125 Italy |
A symbol of the Emilian county town, the two towers dominate the Bolognese skyline unchallenged. They date from the twelfth century and were almost certainly built as much to symbolize the power of the the noble families as to act as a military defense. This was a period of great wealth for Bologna, and there was hardly a noble household which did not build its own family tower. The Torre degli Asinelli, which has remained untouched by the centuries, was the highest of all and is distinguishable by its slight incline, while the Torre della Garisenda is about half the height of the Asinelli, with a very distinct lean and is not open to the public. Admission to the Torre degli Asinelli: EUR 3. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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