Anatomical Theatre

The Anatomical Theatre is a former classroom where they used to teach anatomy. The interiors with all the carved wooden sculptures are just magnificent, and it is hard to believe that someone actually used to study here.

• Address:

  Piazza Galvani, 2, Bologna

• Phone:

  +39 051 276 811

Anatomy Museum

The anatomy museum, Museo Delle Cere Anatomiche, is both fascinating and scary. The displays consist of wax models, body parts and diseases. Be prepared to walk into the, probably, most macabre museum you have ever been to.

• Address:

  Via Irnerio 48, Bologna

• Phone:

  +39 051 209 1551

• More info:

  Dipartimento DIBINEM Università do Bologna

Basilica di Santo Stefano

This extraordinary religious site consists of four medieval churches, originally there were seven churches, and therefore it is known by the name of Sette Chiese (Seven Churches). Beside churches, this peaceful complex contains of cloisters, tombs and courtyards, a great place to browse religious art and artifacts too. The most interesting is the church of the Sepolcro, which preserves a representation of the Holy Sepulchre of Jerusalem.

• Address:

  Via S. Stefano 24, Bologna

• Opening hours:

  Daily: 8am-7pm

Basilica of San Domenico

Built in 1238, this is the birthplace of the Dominican order and the resting place of the remains of its founder. It is one of the richest churches in Bologna when it comes to history and art. The small museum houses art and precious relics like the relic of Louis IX of France. Also, come and see the beautiful Romanesque façade and Gothic chapels.

• Address:

  Piazza S. Domenico 13, Bologna

• Phone:

  +39 051 640 0411

• Opening hours:

  Mon-Fri: 9am-12pm, 3:30pm-6pm, Sat: 9am-12pm, 3:30pm-5pm, Sun: 3:30pm-5pm

Basilica of San Petronio

Stands on Bologna’s main square, (Piazza Maggiore), Basilica of San Petronio is one of the largest medieval churches in Italy and an important symbol of the city. The inside is full of Gothic archways, stained glass windows and doors from the 15th and 16th centuries.

• Web:

  www.basilicadisanpetronio.it

• E-mail:

  info@basilicadisanpetronio.org

• Address:

  Piazza Maggiore, Bologna

• Phone:

  +39 051 231 415

• Opening hours:

  Mon-Sun: 7:45am-6:30pm

Bologna’s town hall

The Palazzo Comunale is Bologna’s town hall. The upper level of the palace is the home of the civic museum Collezioni Comunali d'Arte (Municipal Art Collections) where a large collection of Renaissance paintings and other pieces of art can be enjoyed.

• Web:

  www.comune.bologna.it

• Address:

  Piazza Maggiore 6, Bologna

• Phone:

  +39 051 203 040