Archiginnasio Di Bologna
Archiginnasio Di Bologna
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9:00 AM - 7:00 PM
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Simona C
Stockholm, Sweden7 contributions
Jan 2020
Absolutely worth the time if you are in Bologna, even for a day. Make sure to read about the rebuilding and restauration efforts after the 1944 bombing. We had the extra luck that a couple of smaller exhibitions were open in the hallways of the building (one on opera characters and another on salami), very educational.
Written 3 February 2020
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antoncarth
High Wycombe, UK833 contributions
Sept 2022 • Couples
Archiginnasio is a hidden gem to visit in Bologna. It’s located near to piazza di Maggiore, approximately ten minutes walking distance. You can visit teatro anatomico and biblioteca comunale with just €6.00. It’s amazing how well maintain is a university who founded back 500 years ago.
I strongly recommend a visit.
I strongly recommend a visit.
Written 1 October 2022
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Brad
Hong Kong, China175,322 contributions
Feb 2024 • Family
Archiginnasio of Bologna is located at Piazza Galvoni just south of Piazza Maggiore in the city centre of Bologna. The building was constructed in the late 16th-century by architect Antonio Morandi and was the seat of the University of Bologna, the oldest continuously operating university in the world, for several centuries until later being repurposed as a municipal library for which the building still serves to this day.
You can visit the inner courtyard of Archiginnasio for free to enjoy the elaborate wall and ceiling frescos that line the portico, hall and stairways just inside. However, there are upstairs sections including the historic Anatomical theatre and the Sala dello Stabat Mater, lecture hall which require ticket purchase (€3 per person as of March 2024) to enter. These can be reserved in advance online or timed entry or you can try your luck at the ticket desk. Opening hours are 10am to 6pm daily.
Note: We tried walk in visit during a weekend and found them sold out on the day. We returned on Monday with online ticket reservations and found that it was possible to do walk-in visit on that day as most were there purchasing tickets on the spot, only a few of us had advance purchased tickets.
You can visit the inner courtyard of Archiginnasio for free to enjoy the elaborate wall and ceiling frescos that line the portico, hall and stairways just inside. However, there are upstairs sections including the historic Anatomical theatre and the Sala dello Stabat Mater, lecture hall which require ticket purchase (€3 per person as of March 2024) to enter. These can be reserved in advance online or timed entry or you can try your luck at the ticket desk. Opening hours are 10am to 6pm daily.
Note: We tried walk in visit during a weekend and found them sold out on the day. We returned on Monday with online ticket reservations and found that it was possible to do walk-in visit on that day as most were there purchasing tickets on the spot, only a few of us had advance purchased tickets.
Written 26 March 2024
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an0nymus45
Slovenia16 contributions
Jun 2022
The teatro anatomico and sala dello Stabat Mater are something which cannot be missed. In the sala there are books from past scientists on display such ar Euclid's Elements, Lagrange's books and so on. Impressive.
Written 10 June 2022
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Cymro
Coimbra, Portugal3,312 contributions
Mar 2022
Archiginnasio di Bologna is where you'll find the Anatomical Theatre and the Archiginnasio Municipal Library. It was once the centre of the University of Bologna. It's stairways and corridors are a joy to see and a visit here must be near the top of your 'to do' list in Bologna. Entrance is very cheap. €3 if I remember correctly.
Written 9 March 2022
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fabrylamas
Province of Turin, Italy3,693 contributions
Nov 2023 • Family
The Archiginnasio is the most beautiful building in Bologna but often those who pass in front of its door only cast a distracted glance at the central portico.
Instead, you only need a few steps to be amazed by a long portico with many arches decorated with hundreds of coats of arms and two loggias on the upper floors.
It was built to give the University of Bologna a single and beautiful headquarters.
Once up the stairs you will find 10 classrooms that cannot be visited and the Library accessible only for study.
The two lecture halls are beautifully decorated.
The vaults, staircases and walls of the rooms are covered with coats of arms, inscriptions and monuments that celebrate the masters and students who passed through these classrooms.
Don't miss a visit to the anatomical theatre.
Instead, you only need a few steps to be amazed by a long portico with many arches decorated with hundreds of coats of arms and two loggias on the upper floors.
It was built to give the University of Bologna a single and beautiful headquarters.
Once up the stairs you will find 10 classrooms that cannot be visited and the Library accessible only for study.
The two lecture halls are beautifully decorated.
The vaults, staircases and walls of the rooms are covered with coats of arms, inscriptions and monuments that celebrate the masters and students who passed through these classrooms.
Don't miss a visit to the anatomical theatre.
Written 28 December 2023
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spedubec
Bologna, Italy5,355 contributions
Dec 2023 • Solo
This morning, being on holiday, I took advantage of the holiday to return to the Archiginnasio, whose library I frequented when I was a student. I made a visit with audio guides downloadable with QR code and so I learned that the building was bombed in 1944. Being the ancient seat of the university (it was so until 1803) it is a particularly exciting place to visit for the people of Bologna. In addition to the library, worth seeing are the anatomical theater and the Aula Magna of the Stabat Mater.
Written 27 December 2023
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Fanny Daniela G
Rome, Italy526 contributions
Jan 2024 • Couples
Surely, being in Bologna, you cannot miss visiting this splendid building, home to the ancient University! The Anatomical Theater and the Stabat Mater can be visited, both spectacular! The ticket price is modest, only €3.00... sometimes, as happened to us, the Stabat Mater is busy with events, so we had to return in the afternoon, obviously keeping the ticket!
Written 25 January 2024
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Roberta S
Borsano, Italy302 contributions
Apr 2024 • Family
Wonderful library (a very reductive term) which for centuries was the University of Bologna: one of the oldest and most prestigious in the world. Historic building which is a jewel among the many jewels of this historic city. Only the portico of the Pavaglione which leads to the Archiginnasio and the elegant Piazza Galvani which is in front of it would be worth the visit.
Once you enter the courtyard you can "smell" the scent of history and culture. Thousands of coats of arms decorate the vaults and walls of the ancient university built by San Carlo Borromeo. The coats of arms remember illustrious and talented teachers. It contains thousands and thousands of historical volumes that today can only be used for study purposes.
Attached is the wonderful anatomical theater and the beautiful Stabat Mater room.
Must see in Bologna!!!
Once you enter the courtyard you can "smell" the scent of history and culture. Thousands of coats of arms decorate the vaults and walls of the ancient university built by San Carlo Borromeo. The coats of arms remember illustrious and talented teachers. It contains thousands and thousands of historical volumes that today can only be used for study purposes.
Attached is the wonderful anatomical theater and the beautiful Stabat Mater room.
Must see in Bologna!!!
Written 28 April 2024
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HermanZeGerman
Dallas, TX29 contributions
Sept 2021 • Couples
This place is an easy must-see. It's unfortunately not included in the Bologna Welcome card, but entrance is only €3. The anatomical theater was fascinating, and the collection of old books was amazing as well. Plan to spend 30-45 minutes here.
Written 26 September 2021
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Hi, I'm an exchange student and was wondering if there's a place to do work? I have my own laptop and everything just need a space to do it! 😄
Written 17 July 2017
yes, and you get unlimited wifi connection and can listen to music all you want.
in the main city square (piazza maggiore) there's the entrance to SALABORSA, one of the public libraries of bologna.
you can find all the space and services you're looking for there.
and I'm sure you will never forget how good that place looks also. it's beautiful.
you'll be also walking on a glass flor enabling you to see ancient Roman ruins.
more info on the library's website,
there are also other public libraries around town, where you can find the same services. coose which suits you best depending on your schedules and travels around town.
depending upon which services you use, you may need to register. registration is free, but if you're here temporarily they won't give you books or multimedia at home, you can only use them on site.
Written 18 July 2017
Quanto dura la visita? Gli orari di chiusura riportati sul sito si riferiscono all'ultimo ingresso possibile oppure all'orario in cui si deve già essere al di fuori della struttura? Grazie.
Written 2 November 2015
Confermo, la visita dura il tempo che vuoi tu (anche perchè la parte libera fruibile è limitata). Tieni presente che il teatro anatomico (che merita) e separatamente la biblioteca sono a pagamento.
Written 3 November 2015
We well be visiting Boligna in September and are wondering if guided tours are available. Grazie.
Written 25 July 2015
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