Bo Palace, Renaissance palace in Padua, Italy
The Bo Palace serves as the main administrative building of the University of Padua, featuring ornate halls and decorated ceilings throughout its corridors.
Originally documented as Hospitium Bovis in 1364, the palace underwent major transformations under architect Andrea Moroni's direction during the 16th century.
The palace contains the world's first permanent anatomical theatre from 1595, where medical students learned through direct observation of dissections.
The University offers guided tours of Bo Palace, including visits to the Aula Magna and the historical anatomical theatre, with advance reservations required.
The Aula Magna houses a podium where Galileo Galilei delivered lectures during his time as a professor at the University of Padua.
Location: Padua
Architects: Andrea Moroni
Architectural style: Renaissance architecture, rationalism
Address: Via 8 febbraio, 2 - 35122 Padova PD
Website: https://unipd.it
GPS coordinates: 45.40684,11.87754
Latest update: May 27, 2025 13:15
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