Piazza della Mercanzia, Medieval square in central Bologna, Italy
The Piazza della Mercanzia features an asymmetrical layout with Gothic architecture, centered around a palace that displays intricate marble details and columns.
Built in 1391 at the intersection of Via Emilia and Via Salaria, this square served as a merchant forum and housed a commercial tribunal.
The palazzo maintains original recipes of Bologna's traditional dishes, including official documentation for tagliatelle, tortellini, and ragù bolognese.
The square connects to multiple pedestrian streets and stands near the Two Towers, making it an essential stop on walking tours through Bologna.
A marble balcony on the palace facade once served for public announcements of merchant tribunal verdicts after bell tolls gathered citizens.
Location: Bologna
Address: Piazza della Mercanzia
GPS coordinates: 44.49359,11.34658
Latest update: March 6, 2025 02:04
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