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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 wh... more

This Baroque city gate was built in 1676. It was designed by Agostino Barelli. There are two partisans standing proud and strong on one side of the Gate. These were cast by Luciano Minguzzi in 1952. more

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 Agn... more

Desired by Pope Benedetto XIV, the magnificent University library was built in 1741. Having been designed by Carlo Francesco Dotti, it became a part of the Science Institute and contained the collections of Pope Benedetto XIV,... more

Palazzo Boncompagni was built during the first half of the 16th century, and, according to many experts, was probably designed by Vignola—the famous 16th century theorist, technician, and artist. Many of the rooms are decorated... more

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... more

The remains of the Rocca di Porta di Galliera can be seen at the end of Via dell'Indipendenza at the foot of the Parco della Montagnola. This once magnificent castle was the symbol of the Pope's control of Bologna. It was built... more

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... more

Palazzo Manzoli-Malvasia was built in 1760 over the remains of a 13th-century house with the façade designed by Francesco Tadolini. The vault that leads to Via del Carro - the entrance to the Jewish Ghetto - is on the left side... more

This impressive building is directly opposite the Basilica di San Petronio. It was built from 1485 using the designs of Aristotele Fioravanti. It is on the site of what was previously the palatium vetus, the old city government... more