Experts' Choice Award Archiginnasio Di Bologna
What the experts agree on
Bologna's historic university palace (1563-1805) impresses with ornate Renaissance architecture, rare book collections, and fascinating mini-museums including medieval anatomy exhibits that reveal the institution's intellectual legacy.
“This palace was the seat of the city university from 1563 to 1805.”
– Lonely Planet
Concierge "Students from all over Europe come to study at Bologna's university, the oldest on the Continent, founded in 1088."
Independent "It’s the highest ranking university in the country. It also contains a smorgasbord of mini-museums, including medieval anatomy collections and Renaissance painting displays."
City guides
January 27, 2022
