Palazzo Fava, Renaissance art museum in central Bologna, Italy
The palace spans 2,600 square meters across multiple floors, featuring ornate halls adorned with detailed frescoes and Renaissance architectural elements.
The Fava family acquired the medieval building in 1546, transforming it into a Renaissance palace that later became part of the Grand Hotel Majestic.
In 1584, the Carracci brothers created revolutionary fresco cycles on the main floor, including the notable Cycle of Jason and Medea.
Palazzo Fava opens from 10:00 AM to 7:00 PM most days, with a later start at noon on Thursdays, offering guided tours through its exhibition spaces.
The palace contains what art historian Roberto Longhi identified as the first modern nude in art history within the scene of Medea's Night Enchantments.
Location: Bologna
Architectural style: Renaissance architecture
Operator: Genus Bononiae
Part of: Genus Bononiae
Address: Via Manzoni, 2, 40121 Bologna BO 40121 40121
Phone: +3905119936305
Email: info@genusbononiae.it
Website: http://genusbononiae.it
GPS coordinates: 44.49645,11.34254
Latest update: March 5, 2025 08:14
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