archiginnasio di bologna

Not absorbing for more than a few minute glance. It's an empty lecture theatre, albeit with interesting and beautiful panelling.

The wooden anatomy theatre is where students of the faculty of Medicine used to attend classes and corpses to be sectioned used to be put on the wooden table in the centre of the theatre. In my opinion, it's the best part so make sure to visit it! Great pieces of art, excellent atmosphere. It is a fascinating way to learn more about the learners!

This is where you'll encounter one of thee things representing Bologna: "The Learner" (along with The Red and The Fat) since this is (I think) one of the oldest university of Italy. You'll see coat of arms covering the school's walls every where. These coat of arms are of families who sent their children there to study. Free entrance into the front door but you'll need to pay to get into some lecture halls and a museum.

Really good !!! you will stay with your mouth open!!!! The anatomical theater bring you back to 16th century!!!!

We almost didn't go here, but I'm glad we did. There is something very special about visiting universities - especially if it's the location of the oldest European university. The autopsy room, the old library, the frescos, just the atmosphere is special. Small price, but so worth it.

I went there with my wife and a friend, it's an unique place in the world. If you want to enjoy the visit it's better to read some book about it. You can visit for 3 euros, the 1st Autopsy Room in the world.

To better understand Bologna, a short visit to the Archiginnasio will explain the town/gown phenomenon. Although American bombs (1944) destroyed crucial parts of the building, these have been rebuilt using remnants from the originals, so the anatomy theater, for example, is satisfyingly complete. The English-language guidebook is worthwhile (2 Euros).

Bologna one of the unique city that i have been there peaceful and ancient ,history smelling place you can walk under the buildings created as tunnel all around the city even under the rain or snow about 30 km long surrounding the ancient city narrow ,small streets wonderful atmosphere classical italian ristorente, any kind of meals etc.

Magnificent building, in and out, perfectl for a visit and enjoy the old atmosphere of a uni. Nice pics to take around the anatomy table and library. Pictures can't show enough of the glamour in this building.

We enjoyed our tour of this facility as it is closely tied to the University of Bologna and its important in education in Europe including in the field of science and medicine. The architecture is impressive. It is next to an unfinished Basilica...which is also interesting.

This building had free entry and the frescoes, shields, decorated halls, colonnades and passageways were really amazing. We purchased a book on this building - I think because photos were not allowed.

I loved the anatomy theatre. Too bad it was so damaged during WWII but they have done a great job with restoration and you really get the feel of what it might have been like to study medicine several hundred years ago

We had to see what is claimed as the oldest university anywhere. The old part, the Archiginnasio has a really impressive courtyard, with masses of heraldic shields, and the famous anatomical theatre which is really beautiful. The main part of the university, around the opera (Teatro Comunale) is also worth visting. Very lively in term time.

What a university looks like 450 years ago? Pretty much this is it. It has a real 'Hall of Fame' which is the first time i see in real. Very interesting and beautiful to walk around even without a guide. The building, and the anatomy lab was restored after WWII . Library is closed to tourists, which is a pity. It is said to be the oldest standing building of Bologna University. Small but surely worth going.

There is no other country in the world where you can find an equivalent amount of cultural treasures. This was really surprising and incredibly well kept and run. Italy is a real shrine of beauties.