Pinacoteca Nazionale di Bologna, Bologna
Bologna, Italy
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Museum Address
Via delle Belle Arti 56, 40126 Bologna, Italy
Bologna, Italy
Ticket Prices
€6 (EU under 18 free)
Featured Artists
4 artists in database
The Pinacoteca Nazionale di Bologna was born in 1808 as the gallery annex of the Academy of Fine Arts. The collection grew dramatically when roughly 1,000 paintings were acquired from dissolved convents, churches, and religious institutions during Napoleon's occupation of Italy between 1797 and 1810.
The holdings span the 14th through 20th centuries, with particular depth in Renaissance, Mannerist, and Baroque masters. Artists represented include Raphael, Perugino, Tintoretto, Titian, the Carracci family, Guercino, and Guido Reni. Major building expansions in 1914-1920 and the 1960s-70s gave the collection the space it deserved, cementing Bologna's Pinacoteca as one of Italy's premier art institutions.
Pinacoteca Nazionale di Bologna, Bologna in Bologna, Italy houses 4 masterpieces in our database, including works by El Greco, Parmigianino and Guercino and 1 other artists. Notable works include The Miracle of the Child Attacked and Rescued by Augustine Novello and St William of Aquitaine Receiving the Cowl of St Bishop Felix.
Famous Works at Pinacoteca Nazionale di Bologna, Bologna
Browse 4 notable artworks in our database. Click any work to see details and plan your visit.
Visiting Pinacoteca Nazionale di Bologna, Bologna
Just €6 adults. EU 18-25 €2. Under 18 free. First Sunday free for everyone. One of Italys best value major museums.
The great Bolognese school: Carracci family, Guido Reni, Guercino, plus Raphaels famous Ecstasy of St. Cecilia and works from 13th-18th centuries.
Rarely crowded even in high season. A peaceful alternative to Florence museums with comparable masterpieces.
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Browse Our CollectionPlease note: Artwork locations and display status may change. Some paintings may be on loan, in restoration, or moved to different galleries within the museum. We recommend contacting Pinacoteca Nazionale di Bologna, Bologna directly to confirm specific artwork availability before your visit.
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