The Pinacoteca Nazionale in Bologna

In the building that hosted the Jesuit novitiate nowadays has its seat the Pinacoteca Nazionale (National Art Gallery) of Bologna: one of the most important museum collections in Italy. The work here kept trace the history of the art in this region from the XIII to the XIX century. You can see painting of artists as Raffaello, Carracci, Reni and other personalities connected to Bologna. The first core of this museum was a donation made by Monsignor Francesco Zambeccari: then during the years, thanks to donations of private citizens, acquisitions and legacies, this Pinacoteca has become one of the most appreciated and known in Italy and Europe. The museum has thirty exposition rooms and spaces dedicated to temporary exhibitions and didactic activities. The Pinacoteca besides exposing, preserves, keeps and studies the artistic patrimony of the city of Bologna and of all the Emilia Romagna region.

When: from Tuesday to Sunday and public holidays, 9 am – 7 pm.
Never: Monday
Tickets: 4 €, reduced tickets 2 €
How to get here: bus n° 36 and 37