Palazzo del Podestà, Renaissance palace on Piazza Maggiore, Bologna, Italy
The Palazzo del Podestà features a long structure with a double open arcade and a grand hall on the upper floor that spans the entire building.
Built around 1200 as the seat of local government, the palace underwent substantial renovation in 1453 when architect Aristotile Fioravanti replaced its Gothic facade with Renaissance elements.
The Voltone passage contains terracotta statues of Bologna's patron saints: Petronius, Proculus, Dominic, and Francis, created by Alfonso Lombardi in 1525.
The palace stands at the intersection of two main streets in Bologna's center, with the Voltone serving as a covered passage connecting different sections of Piazza Maggiore.
The Voltone's corners possess exceptional acoustic properties where whispers spoken into one corner can be heard clearly at the opposite corner of the cross-vaulted space.
Location: Bologna
Architects: Aristotile Fioravanti
Architectural style: Renaissance architecture
GPS coordinates: 44.49412,11.34297
Latest update: May 16, 2025 14:48
San Petronio Basilica
85 m
Fountain of Neptune, Bologna
28 m
Piazza Maggiore
44 m
Palazzo d'Accursio
50 m
Palazzo Re Enzo
76 m
Palazzo dei Banchi
108 m
Porta Magna - San Petronio
93 m
Palazzo dei Notai
82 m
Sala Borsa
65 m
Farnese room
82 m
Torre dell'Orologio
83 m
Apollino by Antonio Canova
81 m
Fontana Vecchia
119 m
Bologna City Art Collections
55 m
Lambertini tower
52 m
Palazzo D' Accursio comunale
51 m
Palazzo Ronzani
106 m
Diocesan Museum of San Petronio in Bologna
112 m
Palazzina Majani, Bologna
137 m
Torre degli Scappi
115 m
Sala Urbana
81 m
Torre dell'Arengo
4 m
Torre dei Ramponi
94 m
Voltone del Podestà
23 m
Formelle del Portico del Podestà
14 m
Portici di via Indipendenza
63 m
Biblioteca del museo civico archeologico di Bologna
126 m
Palazzo del Capitano del Popolo e Torre dei Lambertini
67 mReviews
Visited this place? Tap the stars to rate it and share your experience / photos with the community! Try now! You can cancel it anytime.
Discover hidden gems everywhere you go!
From secret cafés to breathtaking viewpoints, skip the crowded tourist spots and find places that match your style. Our app makes it easy with voice search, smart filtering, route optimization, and insider tips from travelers worldwide. Download now for the complete mobile experience.
A unique approach to discovering new places❞
— Le Figaro
All the places worth exploring❞
— France Info
A tailor-made excursion in just a few clicks❞
— 20 Minutes