Farnese room, Renaissance ceremonial room in Palazzo d'Accursio, Bologna, Italy
The Farnese Room contains tall walls decorated with classical frescoes depicting mythological scenes and historical events of the Renaissance period.
During the 16th century, this room served as the main gathering space for Bologna's government officials and visiting dignitaries within Palazzo d'Accursio.
The frescoes in the Farnese Room demonstrate the influence of Renaissance art traditions through their detailed compositions and classical mythological themes.
The room opens to visitors from Tuesday to Sunday between 10:00 and 18:00, with guided tours available in multiple languages upon reservation.
Each wall section of the Farnese Room presents different narrative sequences connected by architectural elements painted in trompe l'oeil technique.
Location: Bologna
Part of: Palazzo d'Accursio
Address: Piazza Maggiore, 6, 40121 Bologna BO 40121 40121
GPS coordinates: 44.49374,11.34208
Latest update: March 10, 2025 08:47
San Petronio Basilica
103 m
Fountain of Neptune, Bologna
70 m
Piazza Maggiore
78 m
Palazzo d'Accursio
33 m
Palazzo Re Enzo
153 m
Palazzo del Podestà
82 m
Biblioteca Salaborsa
122 m
Archeological Civic Museum of Bologna
147 m
Palazzo dei Banchi
142 m
Porta Magna - San Petronio
101 m
Palazzo dei Notai
46 m
Sala Borsa
105 m
Torre dell'Orologio
15 m
Apollino by Antonio Canova
14 m
Fontana Vecchia
130 m
Bologna City Art Collections
27 m
Lambertini tower
134 m
Palazzo D' Accursio comunale
39 m
Diocesan Museum of San Petronio in Bologna
127 m
Sala Urbana
14 m
Torre dell'Arengo
85 m
Chiesa di Santa Maria Labarum Coeli
122 m
Torre dei Lapi
83 m
Voltone del Podestà
105 m
Portici di via Indipendenza
100 m
Formelle del Portico del Podestà
75 m
Cappella di Santa Maria dei Carcerati in Palazzo Re Enzo
145 m
Palazzo del Capitano del Popolo e Torre dei Lambertini
144 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