Palazzo Pepoli Vecchio, the ancient residence of one of the most important families of Bologna in the Middle Ages, is the result of numerous additions and architectural stratifications.
In marble and bronze, the Fountain of Neptune was built by the Flemish Giambologna on a project by Tommaso Laureti between 1563 and 1566. It is the symbol of papal power: as Neptune dominates the waters, so the Pope dominates the world.
The Palazzo dell'Archiginnasio is one of the most significant buildings in Bologna. Located in the heart of its historic center, it has housed the Municipal Library since 1838. The Palace was built by Cardinal Borromeo between 1562 and 1563.
Heart of the city, Piazza Maggiore is the result of centuries-old transformations that gradually enriched it with important buildings: the Basilica of San Petronio, the Palazzo dei Notai, the Palazzo d'Accursio, the Palazzo del Podestà and the Palazzo dei
Piazza Galvani opens up behind the Basilica of San Petronio and in front of the Pavilion that leads to the Palazzo dell'Archiginnasio and has a statue in honor of Luigi Galvani at its centre.
Born in 1564 to highlight the statue of Neptune to which it owes its name, the square was the result of the expansion of the existing space between Palazzo d'Accursio and Palazzo del Podestà through the demolition of a block of buildings.
Piazza Santo Stefano is one of the symbolic places of Bologna, commonly considered a square, even if it is actually a widening originating from Via Santo Stefano and which leads to the complex of the same name, also known as the "Sette Chiese".
The Basilica of San Petronio, dedicated to the city's patron saint is the largest and most important church in Bologna. To visit: The Chapel of the Magi (IV) and the sundial of the astronomer Cassini, which with its 67.27 meters is the longest in the worl
Wireless phone: The Voltone del Podestà opens under the palace of the same name in Piazza Maggiore. It is included among the seven secrets of Bologna for the curious sound game that is created under its vault.
A vault on one side of Piazza Galvani leads into the Corte de' Galluzzi, which is well representative of what was once a consortium area. The Galluzzi Tower dominates the courtyard.
The staircase had been commissioned from Bramante by Pope Julius II who had entered Bologna in November 1505, overthrowing John II Welcome. The crease was used to be able to access the upper floors with horses and mules.
The Portico della Morte takes its name from the nearby hospital, now home to the Civic Archaeological Museum. The members of the Death Company cared for the seriously ill and incurable and were also the "comforters" of those sentenced to death.
Santo Stefano is the most unique complex in Bologna, a true city sanctuary and cradle of the faith of the fathers. It is known above all as "seven churches" because it is composed of the union of several buildings built in different eras.
The funerary monument of Rolandino de'Passeggeri, master of notary arts, which stands in the center of Piazza San Domenico, the ancient cemetery area of the basilica, was built by the Society of Notaries and completed in 1306, a few years after his death.
The Basilica of San Domenico (Basilica di San Domenico) is one of the richest churches in Bologna in art history and was erected by the Dominican Friars as a place to store the remains of San Domenico di Guzman, founder of the order and who arrived in Bol
Located in Piazza Maggiore, Torre Accursi is also known as the Clock Tower. What still catches the eye today is the enormous mechanical clock, placed on the façade of the Tower in 1444.
