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Historic villa / palace, 16th century

Palazzo Magnani

Renaissance palace in central Bologna

Bologna (BO), Emilia-Romagna

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At a glance

Period
Renaissance, 16th century
Style
Renaissance architecture
Architect
Domenico Tibaldi
Protection
Italian national heritage
Coordinates
44°29′44″ N, 11°20′55″ E
Address
via Zamboni, 20

About

Palazzo Magnani is a Renaissance palace located on Via Zamboni number 20 in central Bologna, region of Emilia Romagna, Italy, built by the Magnani noble family with the same name.

Construction on the palace began in 1577 under architect Domenico Tibaldi until his death in 1583. Floriano Ambrosini then took over the architectural duties. In 1797 the palace became a property of the Guidotti family. In the late 19th century they sold it to the Malvezzi-Campeggi family whose coat of arms is still visible on the façade. The Palazzo Malvezzi Campeggi rises adjacent to this one, just northeast along Via Zamboni. Subsequently, Palazzo Magnani was inhabited by the Salem family. Currently it is the local office for the Unicredit (was a headquarter of Rolo Banca and Credito Romagnolo ).

Among the most important artworks in the interior is the frescoed frieze of Histories of the Foundation of Rome executed in 1590 by the painters Ludovico, Annibale and Agostino Carracci in the salone on the piano nobile. Also notable is the monumental chimney by Ambrosini, decorated by statues of Minerva and Mars by Gabriele Fiorini, and surmounted by the Lupercalia by Annibale Carracci.

Keep reading on Wikipedia

Text from Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0. Full article: «Palazzo Magnani».

Timeline

  1. 16th centuryBuilt

Events and people from Wikidata (CC0).

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Getting there

Bologna ZanoliniTrain, nearest
900 m as the crow flies
Palazzo Magnanivia Zamboni, 20
Aeroporto di Bologna "Guglielmo Marconi"6.5 km

Distances are as the crow flies, not walking or driving.

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Palazzo Magnani?

Palazzo Magnani is in Bologna, in the province of Bologna (Emilia-Romagna), Italy. Address: via Zamboni, 20. GPS coordinates: 44.49560, 11.34867.

How old is Palazzo Magnani?

Wikidata dates it to the 16th century.

What else is there to see near Palazzo Magnani?

Nearby you’ll find: Palazzo Malvezzi De' Medici (0 m away), Palazzo Malvezzi Campeggi, Bologna (0 m away), International Museum and Library of Music (100 m away).

Sources and licences

Text. Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia (CC BY-SA 4.0).

Data. Wikidata (CC0); opening hours and contacts OpenStreetMap (ODbL).

Photos. Wikimedia Commons, author and licence on every image.

Credits for the 7 photos
  1. Palazzo Magnani, Bologna, Italia — CC BY-SA 3.0
  2. Palazzo Magnani (9472519294) — Alessandro Bonvini from Reggio Emilia, Italy, CC BY 2.0
  3. Palazzo Magnani a Bologna — GualdimG, CC BY-SA 4.0
  4. Agostino Carracci - Cupid and Pan — Agostino Carracci, Public domain
  5. Annibale Carracci (?), Bacco — Annibale Carracci, Public domain
  6. L’apparizione a san Francesca Romana — Alessandro Tiarini, Public domain
  7. Ludovico Carracci - Apollo — Ludovico Carracci, Public domain

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