Palazzo Ghislardi Fava, Renaissance palace and medieval museum in Bologna, Italy
The palace features a symmetrical design with geometric proportions, housing numerous medieval artifacts across multiple exhibition spaces and galleries.
Built between 1484 and 1491 by architect Zilio Montanari for notary Bartolomeo Ghisilardi, the palace contains the medieval Torre dei Conoscenti tower.
The Medieval Civic Museum within the palace displays collections that document the evolution of art and society during the Middle Ages in Bologna.
Located at Via Manzoni 4, the museum maintains regular opening hours with guided tours available in multiple languages for individuals and groups.
The palace incorporates a 14th-century tower that sustained damage during the 1505 earthquake, marking a rare combination of medieval and Renaissance structures.
Location: Bologna
Inception: 16 century
Architectural style: Renaissance architecture
GPS coordinates: 44.49638,11.34250
Latest update: March 3, 2025 23:20
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