Archiginnasio Ticket + Tasting at the Quadrilatero Market

Gastronomy & history star in this combo ticket that includes entry to the Archiginnasio & a tasting at the Quadrilateral Market. You'll visit one of Bologna's must-see monuments & taste the famous Bolognese sauce!

Why visit the Archiginnasio of Bologna?

With this ticket to the Palace of the Archiginnasio, you'll learn about the history of one of the most emblematic buildings of Bologna.

Built in the 16th century by order of Cardinal Charles Borromeo, the Archiginnasio was the seat of the University of Bologna. The courtyard features numerous coats of arms painted on its walls, corresponding to the surnames of over 7,000 students.

With your English audioguide, you will gain insights while visiting the cloister and two notable rooms: the Anatomical Theater and the Stabat Mater room.

In the Anatomical Theater, you will see a historic classroom with wooden sculptures related to the study of medicine, including the statue of Bolognese Gaspare Tagliacozzi, a pioneer of plastic surgery.

A passageway in the Sala dello Stabat Mater leads to the Archiginnasio Municipal Library, home to over 35,000 ancient books.

Tasting at the Quadrilatero Market

This Archiginnasio ticket includes 2 tasting vouchers for the Quadrilateral Market, where you can explore local gastronomy. Vouchers are provided before entry and are valid at any time of the day or for the following six days.