Villa Griffone

Villa Griffone is a country house on a hilltop near Bologna with two side wings added in the mid-19th century. The building now houses exhibition rooms and research facilities devoted to the history of wireless technology.

The house became a center for wireless research in the second half of the 19th century when a young scientist conducted his first radio transmission experiments there. These early tests laid the groundwork for modern radio technology.

Inside you find spaces devoted to wireless research and experimentation that visitors can explore directly. The rooms convey a sense of how intensive scientific work unfolded here.

The estate is reachable by car or public transportation from Bologna and can be visited through advance booking. The best time to visit is on less crowded days so you can explore the rooms without rushing.

A lesser-known detail is that one particular room served as the first laboratory where wireless signals were successfully transmitted. This space shows the humble beginnings of a world-changing invention.

Location: Sasso Marconi

Inception: 17 century

Address: via Celestini 1 ‒ Pontecchio Marconi ‒ Sasso Marconi (BO)

GPS coordinates: 44.43135,11.26745

Latest update: December 11, 2025 11:08