Palazzo Re Enzo, Gothic palace in Bologna, Italy
The Medieval palace presents four levels of stone architecture with crenellated walls, arched windows, and a prominent Gothic facade facing Piazza Maggiore.
Built between 1244 and 1246 as an extension of Palazzo del Podesta, the structure served as a prison for King Enzio of Sardinia for 23 years.
The palace contains the Sala del Trecento, constructed in 1386, which functioned as Bologna's municipal archive and now hosts exhibitions and cultural events.
Modern facilities within the palace accommodate conferences, exhibitions, and corporate meetings, with dedicated spaces spread across multiple floors.
The ground floor once stored war machines and the Carroccio, while the right side provided access to Santa Maria dei Carcerati chapel for death row inmates.
Location: Bologna
Inception: 13 century
Architects: Alfonso Rubbiani
Architectural style: Gothic architecture
Address: piazza del Nettuno, 1/C - 40125 Bologna (BO) 40125 40125
GPS coordinates: 44.49413,11.34393
Latest update: May 14, 2025 12:38
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