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 Medieval and Renaissance art and objects |
Via Manzoni 4 Bologna, Emilia - Romagna 40121 Italy +39 51 20 3930 http://www.comune.bologna.it/i... |
The Medieval Museum is located in the 15th century Palazzo Fava-Ghisilardi, and was first opened in 1985. The Museum contains exhibits from all around the world. The Palagi collections include numerous pieces of Pre-Colombian, Asiatic, and African art, and other collections contain oriental arms, gold Lombard crosses, byzantine ivories, Murano glass, ceramics from Faenza, Turkish arquebuses, and many other items which represent the evolution of Medieval and Bolognese Renaissance art. The Museum also holds the bronze piece made by Giambologna in 1567 for the creation of the magnificent Fountain of Neptune. The frescoes by Carracci in the five rooms with casson ceilings are of particular artistic interest, they represent mythological tales from the works of Homer and Virgil. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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 Baroque city gate |
Porta Galliera Bologna 40126 Italy |
The Galliera city-gate was built in 1661 on the remains of its 12th century predecessor. It was designed in a typically Baroque style by Bartolomeo Provaglia. In the gardens opposite there is a statue of Ugo Bassi which was cast by Carlo Parmeggiani in 1888. Nearby, you can see the remains of the old Rocca di Galliera. This was the old castle once owned by the Pontiff´s legation. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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 Synagogue designed by Antonio and Guido Muggia |
Via Gombruti 9 Bologna 40123 Italy |
This synagogue was built in 1928 by Antonio Muggia in order to enlarge the small oratory which was founded by Angelo Carpi in 1829. In 1943 the building was damaged by bombs, and in 1954 the restauration work was directed by Antonio Muggia's son, Guido. The façade faces onto Via Mario Finzi and displays the star of David. The interior is divided into three naves which are enriched by windows which depict the star of David, the Ten Commandments, etc. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Imposing cathedral built over the site of a Romanesque cathedral |
Via Indipendenza 7 Bologna 40121 Italy +39 51 22 2112 |
This was built over the site of a Romanesque cathedral, destroyed by fire in 1141. The architect Domenico Tibaldi designed the presbytery in 1575 and restored the Romanesque crypt, which can still be visited today. It was redesigned at the beginning of the 17th Century by Ambrosini and Donati, and the 60 m wide vault was also built during this period. This building's special features are contained in the two concentric belltowers - in the 13th Century the oldest Romanesque style belltower was enclosed by a taller belltower. The interior is extraordinarily large and is made up of a nave with adjoining side chapels. There are two red marble holy water containers, decorated with lions, which belonged to the original Romanesque-Gothic basilica. The building includes paintings by Creti, Fontana, Carracci, and Tiarini. In the first chapel on the right there is a Pietà made up of eight terracotta statues by Alfonso Lombardi. The crypt was renovated in 1965 and is decorated with two cedar wood statues dating back to the 13th Century. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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The Franciscans in Bologna |
Piazza Malpighi 9 Bologna 40122 Italy |
In 1236, the Franciscans began building this beautiful Basilica. The façade overlooking Piazza San Francesco has retained its Romanesque-Gothic features with a single spire. The portal is adorned with 18th century features. Inside, the visitor will find the best of Italian-Gothic albeit with a modicum of French influence - it was the first to be built with three naves jutting out from six sections at the top of high octagonal pillars. Among the works of art kept in this holy building, there is an extraordinary altar piece from the late 14th Century by Jacobello and Pier Paolo delle Masegne. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Sanctuary built in honour of the Madonna |
Via San Luca 36 Bologna, Bologna 40019 Italy +39 (0)51 647 2113 (Tourist Information) |
Erected in the Baroque style by Carlo Francesco Dotti in 1741, the long portico leading to the majestic Santuario is made up of 666 arches which run for 3,500 m from Porta Saragozza to the sanctuary on Colle della Guardia. Built in honour of an image of the Madonna, the edifice is beautiful, both for its architecture and its exclusive view. Each May the citizens of Bologna carry the figure of the Madonna around the city in procession. People travel from all over the world to take part; it is said that doing so is of great spiritual benefit. Admission: Free. 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 |