Palazzo Bentivoglio

Palazzo Bentivoglio is a Renaissance palace in Bologna with a sand-colored facade and no porticos, designed by Tibaldi and Falcetti. The interior features a double-tiered loggia courtyard and combines historic grand rooms with private residences, complemented by an extensive garden.

After the original Bentivoglio residence was destroyed in 1507, Costanzo Bentivoglio commissioned this new palace in 1551 near the former family compound. This rebuilding marked the family's return to Bologna and their continued influence in the city.

The interior rooms display ceiling frescoes and ornate friezes created by artists from the Tibaldi school, showing Renaissance artistic traditions. These artworks shape the appearance of the historic spaces and demonstrate the craftsmanship of that period.

The building now contains private residences separated from the historic rooms, so access is limited to certain areas. The garden can sometimes be seen from outside and gives a sense of the property's scale.

In 1713, Count Girolamo transformed the main hall into an artificial lagoon with flower decorations and boats that delivered food to guests. This theatrical party setting displayed the family's wealth and creativity during their social gatherings.

Location: Bologna

Inception: 16 century

Address: via Belle Arti 8 ‒ Bologna (BO)

GPS coordinates: 44.49768,11.34872

Latest update: December 10, 2025 20:07