Anatomical theatre of the Archiginnasio, Bologna

Name: Anatomical theatre of the Archiginnasio
Address: Bologna, Italy

#111 among attractions in Bologna

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Anatomical theatre of the Archiginnasio, Bologna

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The Anatomical Theatre of the Archiginnasio is a hall once used for anatomy lectures and displays held at the medical school in Bologna, Italy that used to be located in the Palace of the Archiginnasio, the first unified seat of the University of Bologna. A first anatomical theatre was constructed in 1595, in a different location, but it was replaced by a bigger one built between 1636 and 1638 in the current location, following the design of the architect Antonio Levanti. The ceiling and the wall decoration were completed from 1647 to 1649 but only the lacunar ceiling dates from this period, with the figure of Apollo, the god of Medicine, in the middle, surrounded by symbolic images of constellations carved in wood. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 44°29'32"N, 11°20'37"E

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Santo Stefano (Galvani)Bologna Italy

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Which popular attractions are close to Anatomical theatre of the Archiginnasio?

Nearby attractions include Archiginnasio of Bologna, Bologna (1 min walk), Biblioteca comunale dell'Archiginnasio, Bologna (1 min walk), Archaeological Museum, Bologna (1 min walk), Palazzo dei Notai, Bologna (2 min walk).

How to get to Anatomical theatre of the Archiginnasio by public transport?

The nearest stations to Anatomical theatre of the Archiginnasio:

Bus

Piazza Galvani • Lines: 29, A (1 min walk)
Piazza Cavour • Lines: 13, 16, 29, 51, 52, 59, 90, 96, A (3 min walk)

Trolleybus

Farini • Lines: 13 (3 min walk)
Rizzoli • Lines: 13, 14 (5 min walk)

Train

Bologna Zanolini (23 min walk)
Bologna Centrale (25 min walk)