Palazzo del Podesta, Bologna
Built in the 13thcentury as the seat of the local government led by the Podesta and his judges, the Palazzo del Podesta on Piazza Maggiore hosts exhibitions and events regularly.
Built in the 13thcentury as the seat of the local government led by the Podesta and his judges, the Palazzo del Podesta on Piazza Maggiore hosts exhibitions and events regularly. The Renaissance façade and the Campanazzo behind it were added in the 15thcentury. The double open arcade on the lower floor, known as the Voltone del Podestà, has 2 lanes of shops, along with Lombardi's terracotta statues of the town's patron saints - San Petronio, San Procolo, San Domenico and San Francesco.
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About Palazzo del Podesta
Piazza Maggiore, 1, 40124 Bologna, Italy
+39 051 239660
Palazzo del Podesta and Nearby Sights on Map
Piazza Maggiore
At the heart of Bologna lies the beautiful and vibrant square of Piazza Maggiore, surrounded by historic buildings that transport you back to a medieval city
Fountain of Neptune
The centerpiece of Piazza del Nettuno, adjoining Piazza Maggiore is the gorgeous marble and bronze Fountain of Neptune, designed by Giambologna in Mannerist style
Piazza del Nettuno
Adjoining the Piazza Maggiore is the Piazza del Nettuno, best known for the monumental Fountain of Neptune on it
Basilica di San Petronio
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Palazzo d'Accursio
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Biblioteca Salaborsa
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Museo Civico Archeologico
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Bologna Cathedral
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Santa Maria della Vita Bologna
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Archiginnasio of Bologna
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