Historic villa / palace, Bologna (BO)
44°29′31″ N, 11°24′07″ E
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Historic villa / palace, 17th century
Villa Gandolfi Pallavicini, Bologna
Villa in Croce del Biacco, Bologna, Italy
Bologna (BO), Emilia-Romagna
At a glance
- Period
- Early modern period, 17th century
- Protection
- Italian national heritage
- Coordinates
- 44°29′31″ N, 11°24′07″ E
- Address
- via Martelli 22‒24 ‒ Croce del Biacco ‒ Bologna (BO)
History and description
The Villa Gandolfi Pallavicini is a prominent suburban Baroque villa located on Via Martelli 22/24 in Bologna, Italy. It presently houses the Fondazione Alma Mater, an alumni association of the University of Bologna. The villa is also used for private functions.
History
The villa was built by the aristocratic Alamandini family in the early 17th century, and in 1773 it was purchased by the Genoese Giovanni Luca Pallavicini, who was a Field marshal of the Holy Roman Empire. In 1770, a young Mozart stayed here in preparation for appearing before the Accademia Filarmonica di Bologna. The interior is frescoed with landscapes, quadratura, and mythologic themes.
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Timeline
- 17th centuryBuilt
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Getting there
Bologna Via LargaTrain, nearest
900 m as the crow flies
Villa Gandolfi Pallavicini, Bolognavia Martelli 22‒24 ‒ Croce del Biacco ‒ Bologna (BO)
Aeroporto di Bologna "Guglielmo Marconi"10.2 km
Distances are as the crow flies, not walking or driving.
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Villa Gandolfi Pallavicini, Bologna?
Villa Gandolfi Pallavicini, Bologna is in Bologna, in the province of Bologna (Emilia-Romagna), Italy. Address: via Martelli 22‒24 ‒ Croce del Biacco ‒ Bologna (BO). GPS coordinates: 44.49182, 11.40192.
How old is Villa Gandolfi Pallavicini, Bologna?
Wikidata dates it to the 17th century.
What else is there to see near Villa Gandolfi Pallavicini, Bologna?
Nearby you’ll find: MUV - Villanovan culture musuem (2.2 km away), Luigi Donini prehistoric museum (2.5 km away), Villa Dolfi Ratta (2.9 km away).
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Updated 28 October 2026. All sources and licences