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Villas and palaces, Emilia-Romagna

Villas and palaces in Emilia-Romagna

In Emilia-Romagna we have listed 811 historic villas and palaces; the most detailed page is Palazzo Schifanoia (Ferrara).

Most are in the province of Bologna (201), the province of Reggio Emilia (138) and the province of Parma (108).

By date of construction, the most common period is the Early modern period (34% of dated places) and the Modern era (27% of dated places).

Of these, 3 list opening hours and 6 are part of a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

All historic places in Emilia-Romagna →

  • 568with photo
  • 573with description
  • 3with opening hours
  • 3free entry
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Villas and palaces in Emilia-Romagna: frequently asked questions

How many historic villas and palaces are there in Emilia-Romagna?

Our atlas lists 811 historic villas and palaces in Emilia-Romagna. The province with the most historic villas and palaces is Bologna (201).

What are the most important historic villas and palaces in Emilia-Romagna?

Based on how much information is available (description, photos, visitor info), the standouts are Palazzo Schifanoia (Ferrara), Delizia del Verginese (Portomaggiore) and Collegio di Spagna (Bologna).

Which historic villas and palaces in Emilia-Romagna can you visit for free?

Free entry (always, or on the first Sunday of the month) is listed for Palazzo della Pilotta (Parma), Palazzo Milzetti (Faenza) and Palazzo Ducale (Sassuolo). Always check the conditions on the official website.

Which historic villas and palaces in Emilia-Romagna have opening hours listed?

3 out of 811 have opening hours (source: OpenStreetMap), including Delizia del Verginese (Portomaggiore), Palazzina Marfisa d’Este (Ferrara) and Palazzo di Ludovico il Moro - Museo archeologico nazionale di Ferrara (Ferrara). Hours can change: check before you go.