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Museo di Palazzo Poggi
Museo di Palazzo Poggi

Museum of Science & Art

Via Zamboni 33
Bologna,
40126

Neighborhood: Porta Piera

Nearest Train: ATC 20, 28, 32, 33, 36, 37, 50, 60, 89, C

Phone: +39 051 209 9610
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This palazzo was built in 1549 and is thought to have been designed by Pellegrino Tibaldi. The Torre della Specola e Museo Astronomico is built on top of the palazzo and dates back to 1725. It was built by Carlo Francesco Dotti. The university of Bologna has used the building since 1802 as an Institute for Science and as a museum for the university. They has visiting times every day. It is possible to visit the historic Aula Carducci where Giosué Carducci taught and see the beautiful courtyard which contains a sandstone statue of Hercules by Angelo Grabiello Piò. Admission: Free.

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Tour of Museo di Palazzo Poggi
Jan 1st, 2009 to Dec 31st, 2009
Built in the 15th century, Museo di Palazzo Poggi was owned by Alessandro Poggi and Cardinal Giovanni Poggi. A walk through this museum will acquaint you with the works of the poet Giosuè Carducci. Apart from this, the palace hosts several precious pictures that date back to 17th century. Check website for reservation details.


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