Bologna · Piazza Maggiore and the old centre
Archiginnasio
The palace that housed the University of Bologna and is now the city library, with an Anatomical Theatre designed in 1637. The visit is short and indoors.
- 1 h
- Adult ticket: not confirmed
- Booking: not needed
- Piazza Maggiore and the old centre
Data checked on November 3, 2026
The Archiginnasio stands near Piazza Maggiore and was the seat of the University of Bologna, the oldest in the Western world. It is now a public library. The Anatomical Theatre was designed in 1637 for anatomy lessons and is the room visitors usually come to see. The library's reading room is marked as temporarily closed on its page.
What to look for
- The Anatomical Theatre of 1637
- The palace of the old university
- The public library
Opening hours
Hours not confirmed. Check the official site.
Source: Biblioteca comunale dell'Archiginnasio, checked November 3, 2026
Tickets and booking
Adult ticket: not confirmed.
Getting there
Tip
The library's own page does not list fixed visiting times for the Anatomical Theatre, so check there or ask the library before you plan the visit.