Palazzo Fava
Palazzo Fava is one of Bologna’s most captivating cultural landmarks, a Renaissance palace transformed into a vibrant exhibition centre. Originally a medieval residence, it was reshaped in 1546 when the influential Fava family acquired it. Its greatest treasure is the extraordinary cycle of frescoes created in 1584 by the young Carracci cousins—Ludovico, Annibale and Agostino—marking their first major commission and a turning point in Italian artGenus Bononiae - Musei nella Città di Bologna+1. Today the palace hosts major international exhibitions, blending centuries of history with contemporary creativity. Its grand halls, richly decorated ceilings and central location on Via Manzoni make it an essential stop for visitors seeking Bologna’s artistic soul.
Bologna Italy
Palazzo Fava, also known as Palazzo Fava – Palazzo delle Esposizioni, is located at Via Manzoni 2, in the historic centre of Bologna, just a short walk from Piazza Maggiore and Via Indipendenza. The palace stands in the Porto area, close to Cattedrale di San Pietro on Via Indipendenza and within easy reach of the Medieval Civic Museum (Museo Civico Medievale) and San Colombano – Collezione Tagliavini. Nearby are several important churches and landmarks, including Chiesa della Madonna di Galliera and the historic Torre Prendiparte, while the surrounding streets are filled with shops, cafés, and restaurants of the central pedestrian district.
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Museo Civico Medievale
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Pinacoteca Nazionale di Bologna
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MAMbo - Museo d'Arte Moderna di Bologna
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Museo internazionale e biblioteca della musica
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Palazzo Pepoli - Museo della Storia di Bologna
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Collezioni Comunali d'Arte
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Museo del Patrimonio Industriale
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Museo Civico del Risorgimento di Bologna
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Museo Davia Bargellini
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Collezione delle Cere Anatomiche Luigi Cattaneo
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Museum of Zoology Bologna
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Museum of San Colombano
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Museo Ebraico di Bologna
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Museo della Comunicazione e del Multimediale Gianni Pelagalli
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Museo Ducati
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Teatro Arena del Sole
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Teatro Duse
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Teatro EuropAuditorium
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Il Celebrazioni Theatre
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Teatro Auditorium Manzoni
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Teatro Testoni Ragazzi
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Teatri di Vita
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Ateliersi
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Teatro del Baraccano
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Bologna Municipal Theater
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Maggiore g.a.m. art gallery
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Contemporary Art Gallery P420
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Otto Gallery
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Labs Gallery
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Galleria Wikiarte
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Galleria B4
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ArteBo - Contemporary Art gallery
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Palazzo Re Enzo
Historical Landmark
Palazzo del Podestà Bologna
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Palazzo Pallavicini
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Palazzo Aldrovandi
Palace
Palazzo Bonasoni
Historical Landmark
Palazzo Bolognini
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Metropolitan Cathedral of Saint Peter
Cathedral
Basilica di San Petronio
Basilica
Basilica Santuario Santo Stefano
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Basilica of San Domenico
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Basilica of San Giacomo Maggiore
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Basilica di San Martino
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Basilica di Santa Maria dei Servi
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Basilica Collegiata dei Santi Bartolomeo e Gaetano
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Santuario di Santa Maria della Vita
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Chiesa San Giovanni in Monte
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Parrocchia dei Santi Vitale e Agricola in Arena
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Basilica di San Paolo Maggiore Bologna
Church
Le Due Torri
Tower
Piazza Maggiore
Square
Fontana del Nettuno
Historical Landmark
Portici di Bologna
Historical Landmark
Archiginnasio Courtyard
Library
Piazza Santo Stefano
Square
Finestrella di Via Piella
Tourist attractions
Mercato di Mezzo
Market
Porta Galliera
Historical Landmark
Scalinata del Pincio
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La Montagnola
Park
Giardini Margherita
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Orto Botanico ed Erbario dell’Università di Bologna
Botanical Garden
Parco di Villa Ghigi
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Villa delle Rose
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Museo della Specola
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