Palazzo Pepoli Vecchio, Bologna

Name: Palazzo Pepoli Vecchio
Address: Via Castiglione, 7, Bologna, 40124, Italy
Telephone: +39 051 229858

#35 among attractions in Bologna

Museum, Vernacular architecture, Gothic architecture, Art museum

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The Palazzo Pepoli Vecchio is a Medieval palace located on Via Castiglione number 8, in central Bologna, region of Emilia-Romagna, Italy. The merlonated brick Gothic-style building is now the civic Museum of the History of Bologna. It stands across the street from the Baroque-style Palazzo Pepoli Campogrande, now a civic art gallery. ()

Local name: Palazzo Pepoli Coordinates: 44°29'33"N, 11°20'48"E

Address

Via Castiglione, 7Santo Stefano (Galvani)Bologna 40124 Italy

Contact

+39 051 229858

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Palazzo Pepoli Vecchio open?

Palazzo Pepoli Vecchio is open:

Monday closed
Tuesday 8:30 am - 7:30 pm
Wednesday 8:30 am - 7:30 pm
Thursday 8:30 am - 7:30 pm
Friday 8:30 am - 7:30 pm
Saturday 8:30 am - 7:30 pm
Sunday 8:30 am - 7:30 pm

Which popular attractions are close to Palazzo Pepoli Vecchio?

Nearby attractions include Palazzo Pepoli Campogrande, Bologna (1 min walk), Palazzo Sampieri frescoes, Bologna (1 min walk), Palazzo Bolognini Amorini Salina, Bologna (2 min walk), Palazzo Bolognetti, Bologna (2 min walk).

How to get to Palazzo Pepoli Vecchio by public transport?

The nearest stations to Palazzo Pepoli Vecchio:

Bus

Piazza Minghetti • Lines: 11, 13, 20, 90, 96, T1 (3 min walk)
Piazza Di Porta Ravegnana • Lines: T1, T2 (4 min walk)

Trolleybus

Piazza Minghetti • Lines: 13 (3 min walk)
Rizzoli • Lines: 13, 14 (4 min walk)

Train

Bologna Zanolini (19 min walk)
Bologna Centrale (24 min walk)