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. A must-see in the capital of the Emilia Romagna region.

Built in the 16th century by order of Cardinal Charles Borromeo, the Archiginnasio was the seat of the University of Bologna. You will see a large number of coats of arms painted on its walls, corresponding to the surnames of many students who attended the university, totaling more than 7,000.

With your English audioguide, you'll discover details about the building while visiting its cloister and its two main rooms: the Anatomical Theater and the Stabat Mater room.

In the Anatomical Theater, you will see a historic classroom filled with wooden sculptures used for medical studies. Learn about Bolognese Gaspare Tagliacozzi, a pioneer of plastic surgery through his statue displayed here.

You can also view the Archiginnasio Municipal Library, which houses over 35,000 ancient books, from a small passageway in the Sala dello Stabat Mater.

Tasting at the Quadrilatero Market

This Archiginnasio ticket includes 2 tasting vouchers for the Quadrilateral Market, renowned for local gastronomy. The vouchers are valid anytime during the day and for the following six days.