Palazzo dei Banchi, Renaissance palazzo in Piazza Maggiore, Italy
The Palazzo dei Banchi features a monumental facade with porticos and decorative elements that extend along the eastern edge of Piazza Maggiore.
Designed by architect Giacomo Barozzi da Vignola in 1550, the palazzo became a central location for banking and financial activities in medieval Bologna.
The building maintains its role as a symbol of Bologna's economic power through centuries, representing the fusion of commerce and architecture.
Located directly on Piazza Maggiore, the palazzo connects to Il Pavaglione portico, leading visitors toward the Archiginnasio, the first University of Bologna seat.
The palazzo's ground floor houses modern shops while preserving the original structures where 15th and 16th-century bankers conducted their operations.
Location: Bologna
Inception: 16 century
Architects: Giacomo Barozzi da Vignola
GPS coordinates: 44.49333,11.34378
Latest update: March 4, 2025 12:18
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