Archignasio of Bologna

The Archignasio Palace, built in the 16th century by Cardinal Carlo Borromeo and located just behind the Basilica of San Petronio, is another of the jewels to visit in Bologna. Old University Headquarters, this building has a beautiful interior courtyard where you can see numerous shields on its walls and a small tower with bell tower and watch. During the tour of the interior rooms do not miss either the Anatomic Theatre and the Stabat Mater Hall, although the most impressive place of the palace is its Library, in which it stands out the space with wooden shelves that keep codicles and books of centuries and that is a real wonder. It is interesting to know, when you visit this building, that the University of Bologna has its origin in 1088, making it the oldest university in the Western world. This prestige has lasted to this day, placing Bologna in one of the most important university cities in the world, with over 100,000 students distributed in its 23 schools. .

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