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Historic villa / palace, 18th century
Palazzo Dondini Ghiselli, Bologna
Building in Bologna, Italy
Bologna (BO), Emilia-Romagna
At a glance
- Period
- Early modern period, 18th century
- Protection
- Italian national heritage
- Coordinates
- 44°29′35″ N, 11°20′10″ E
- Address
- via Barberia 23 angolo piazza Malpighi 16‒18 ‒ Bologna (BO)
History and description
The Palazzo Dondini Ghiselli is a Neoclassical-style palace located on Via Barberia #23, corner with Via Mario Finzi, in central Bologna, region of Emilia-Romagna, Italy.
History
The palace was designed by Alfonso Torreggiani; with a facade completed in 1753. In 1773, the grand entry staircase was built by Giangiacomo Dotti, with statues by Antonio Schiassi and a fresco of the Aurora by Pietro Fabri. The elevated garden behind the Via Barberia facade, and overlooking the Piazza Malpighi was once a stable built in 1612 by Pietro Fiorini.
The palace once had landscape frescoes by Vincenzo Martinelli and quadratura by Petronio Fancelli.
Text from Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0. Full article: «Palazzo Dondini Ghiselli, Bologna».
Timeline
- 18th centuryBuilt
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Getting there
Bologna CentraleTrain, nearest
1.5 km as the crow flies
Palazzo Dondini Ghiselli, Bolognavia Barberia 23 angolo piazza Malpighi 16‒18 ‒ Bologna (BO)
Aeroporto di Bologna "Guglielmo Marconi"6.0 km
Distances are as the crow flies, not walking or driving.
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Palazzo Dondini Ghiselli, Bologna?
Palazzo Dondini Ghiselli, Bologna is in Bologna, in the province of Bologna (Emilia-Romagna), Italy. Address: via Barberia 23 angolo piazza Malpighi 16‒18 ‒ Bologna (BO). GPS coordinates: 44.49310, 11.33620.
How old is Palazzo Dondini Ghiselli, Bologna?
Wikidata dates it to the 18th century.
What else is there to see near Palazzo Dondini Ghiselli, Bologna?
Nearby you’ll find: Palazzo Belloni, Bologna (0 m away), Torresotto di Porta Nuova (100 m away), Church of San Mattia, Bologna (200 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 1 photos
- Palazzo Dondini Ghiselli, Bologna — Una tantum, CC BY-SA 3.0
Updated 28 October 2026. All sources and licences