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in bologna

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he wide system of museums, theatres and libraries

of the City of Bologna offers numerous opportunities

of knowledge and in-depth analysis to citizens,

students and visitors in each field of culture.

The articulated network of civic museums preserves,

studies and enhances the value of a rich historical,

artistic, scientific and technological heritage,

documenting the entire history of Bologna and its

territory, from the first pre-historical sites till today’s

industrial district.

The theatre scene in Bologna, one of the first

nationwide, is particularly rich and varied. Teatro

Comunale is a testament to the operatic and

symphonic tradition of the city, while the best

national and international music, drama and dance

performances are on show throughout the year in its

main theatres.

Research and innovation in the performing arts is

particularly fertile and finds in Bologna a large and

attentive audience. Nevertheless there is no shortage

of spaces for the dialectal and amateur theatre and a

continued attention to the world of childhood.

Civic libraries have a vast book collection and are open

to all citizens, students, readers and scholars either in

the city centre or in the peripheral quarters. There is

a wide selection of multimedia items, offered services

and cultural initiatives in all the libraries. One can

often find readings, book presentations, conferences,

exhibitions, kids’ activities and more.

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museumsArchaeological MuseumIts rich collection documents Bologna’s archaeologi-cal past since prehistoric times and includes Etruscan, Greek, Roman and Numismatic collections, in addi-tion to the Egyptian section, one of the most impor-tant in Europe.Via dell’Archiginnasio, 2 - ph. +39 051 2757211www.comune.bologna.it/museoarcheologico/

Medieval MuseumIt mainly displays testimonies of the Medieval city, but it also contains documents of Renaissance art. Noteworthy are the tombs of the professors of the Bo-lognese “Studium” and the rich collections of illumi-nated manuscripts, weapons, ivory and glass.Via A. Manzoni, 4 - ph. +39 051 2193930/2193916www.comune.bologna.it/iperbole/MuseiCivici/

Municipal Art CollectionIts monumental frescoed halls are home to a rich col-lection of furniture and works of art from the four-teenth to the nineteenth century.Palazzo d’Accursio - Piazza Maggiore, 6 ph. +39 051 2193631/2193526www.comune.bologna.it/iperbole/MuseiCivici/

Museum of Industrial Art and Gallery Davia BargelliniOn display are paintings of the Bolognese art school from the fourteenth to the eighteenth century and interesting collections of Renaissance ceramics, tex-tiles and tapestry fabrics, wrought iron and Bolognese statuettes for cribs.Strada Maggiore, 44 - ph. +39 051 236708www.comune.bologna.it/iperbole/MuseiCivici/

ArchiginnasioHome of the Public Library since 1838, it was once the seat of the University (1563-1803) and still houses its Anatomical Theatre, built in 1637 as a place for the teaching of anatomy by dissecting corpses.Piazza L. Galvani, 1 - ph. +39 051 276811www.archiginnasio.it

International Museum and Library of MusicIt traces the history of six centuries of European mu-sic with over one hundred paintings of famous per-sonalities from the world of music, more than eighty ancient musical instruments and a wide selection of historical documents.Strada Maggiore, 34 - ph. +39 051 2757711www.museomusicabologna.it

Carducci’s HouseThe house, inhabited by Giosue Carducci from 1890 until his death (1907), still retains its original furniture and furnishings. The huge library houses over 50,000 volumes, the collection of autographs and manu-scripts, photographs, postcards and codes collected by the poet.Piazza G. Carducci, 5 - ph. +39 051 347592/4295161/4295162www.casacarducci.it

Museum of the RisorgimentoThe time span treated stretches from the arrival of the French armies in Bologna, in 1796, to the end of the First World War. On display: paintings, weapons, uni-forms, flags, “patriotic” objects, newspapers, posters, prints and pamphlets.Piazza G. Carducci, 5 - ph. +39 051 347592/225583www.comune.bologna.it/museorisorgimento/

Industrial Heritage MuseumThe museum studies and documents the production history of the city and its territory through machines, models, working models, exhibits, laboratory equip-ment, scientific instruments accompanied by interac-tive structures, multivision and documentaries.Via della Beverara, 123 - ph. +39 051 6356611www.comune.bologna.it/patrimonioindustriale/

MAMbo - Museum of Modern Art of BolognaThe house of contemporary art promotion. Besides showing its extensive permanent collection and offer-ing a rich programme of thematic and monographic exhibitions, it is the stage for music events, perfor-mances, lectures, workshops, seminars and shows .Via Don Minzoni, 14 - ph. +39 051 6496611www.mambo-bologna.org

Morandi MuseumOn display is the largest collection of works by Giorgio Morandi (1890-1964), composed of 281 pieces includ-ing paintings, watercolors, drawings and etchings.Palazzo d’Accursio - Piazza Maggiore, 6 ph. +39 051 2193646/2193128www.mambo-bologna.org

Morandi’s HouseThe studio, the atmosphere, the original objects are revived in the apartment where the Bolognese master lived and worked until 1964.Via Fondazza, 36 - ph. +39 051 300150/6496611www.mambo-bologna.org

Ustica Memorial MuseumThe remains of the DC9 Airplane which departed from Bologna and was shot down in the sea of Ustica - Sic-ily on 27th June 1980, are shown in a charming and evocative framework specially created by the French artist Christian Boltanski.Via di Saliceto, 3/22 - ph. +39 051 377680/6496611www.mambo-bologna.org

Monumental Cemetery of the Carthusian MonasteryIt is the largest monument complex in Bologna, con-taining more than 9,000 artifacts of great historical and artistic interest distributed throughout rooms, galleries, porticos and loggias. Via della Certosa, 18 - ph. +39 051 347592/225583www.certosadibologna.it

Museum of the ResistanceThe museum collects archival documents, photo-

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Tgraphs, posters, and multimedia products on the his-tory of antifascism, the Resistance of Bologna and of the Italian Republic.Via Sant’Isaia, 20 - ph. +39 051 3397250 www.museodellaresistenzadibologna.it

Jewish MuseumIt preserves and enhances the Jewish cultural herit-age of Bologna and Emilia Romagna. The documenta-tion center is composed of a specialised library and a workstation connected to similar museums around the world.Via Valdonica, 1/5 - ph. +39 051 2911280www.museoebraicobo.it

Museum of the Blessed Virgin of St. LukeIt documents the history of the icon of the Blessed Virgin of St. Luke and its relationship with the city.Piazza di Porta Saragozza, 2 - ph. +39 051 6447421www.museomadonnasanluca.it

theatres

Teatro Comunale di Bologna Eighteenth-century theatre designed and built by Bibi-ena, home to the largest symphonic opera establish-ment of the region, one of the most important in Italy. Opera, symphony, and ballet are the main activities of the season, together with special projects dedicated to contemporary music.Largo O. Respighi, 1 - ph. +39 051 529958 www.tcbo.it

Arena del Sole - Nuova Scena teatro stabile di Bologna The permanent theatre of the city. Besides a rich pro-duction of dramas, it houses events of theatre, music and dance in an extensive and detailed programme.Via dell’Indipendenza, 44 - ph. +39 051 2910910 www.arenadelsole.it

Teatro Manzoni Temple of the Bolognese musical language, enriched by the interaction between different art forms. Ample space is dedicated to dance, visual arts and musical theatre.Via de’ Monari, 1/2 - ph. +39 051 261303/2960864 www.auditoriumanzoni.it

Teatro Duse Seventeenth century theatre, traditionally the drama theatre of the city, where over time everything from religious plays, circus performances, opera produc-tions, drama, variety shows, and concerts of classical, jazz and pop music have been presented. There is no great Italian protagonist of the theatre scene who has not set foot on this stage. Via Cartoleria, 42 - ph. +39 051 231836 www.teatrodusebologna.it

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Teatro delle Celebrazioni Great international events, contemporary drama, mainly comedy and musicals. Over the years it has staged, among others: Stomp, Tap Dogs, Lindsay Kemp, musicals such as Hair and The Rocky Horror Show, and concerts of Giovanni Allevi, Pino Daniele.Via Saragozza, 234 - ph. +39 051 6153370/6153374 www.teatrocelebrazioni.it

Teatro EuropAuditorium The largest theatre in Emilia Romagna, and one of the few examples of modern architecture dedicated to sig-nificant theatrical and musical events.The rich programme is a journey to discover the ex-cellence of Italian and international theatre scenes through music, dance, comedy and special events.Piazza Costituzione, 4 - ph. +39 051 372540 www.teatroeuropa.it

Teatro Testoni Ragazzi Dedicated to culture for children, teenagers and young people; it is the national and international point of reference in this field. About two hundred performanc-es are staged each year for schools and families.Via G. Matteotti, 16 - ph. +39 051 4153800 www.testoniragazzi.it

Teatri Di Vita Theatre, music and cinema. Production of theatre and dance performances with its own brand, support of in-novative film projects and management of a depart-ment dedicated to communication and new media.Via Emilia Ponente, 485 - ph. +39 051 566330 www.teatridivita.it

Laboratori DMS - Centro di promozione tea-trale La Soffitta Theatre, music, dance and cinema, initiatives designed especially for University students but open to every-body. It promotes young artists, marginal and emerg-ing realities, it hosts influential national and interna-tional companies, always combining a focus on “the new” and the enhancement of historical legacy.Via Azzo Gardino, 65/a - ph. +39 051 2092413 www.muspe.unibo.it/soffitta

Teatro Dehon - Centro Culturale Teatro Aperto It promotes theatrical seasons with the main Italian and foreign companies as well as organising the Fes-tival of contemporary drama “La Scrittura Incantata”. In the foyer: art exhibitions, musical events, poetry readings and book presentations.Via Libia, 59 - ph. +39 051 342934 www.teatrodehon.it

Teatro Tivoli - Centro Culturale Teatro Aperto Theatre of the traditions and dialects, of the puppets and the new comedy.Via G. Massarenti, 418 - ph. +39 051 342934 www.teatrotivoli.it

Teatro dell’AntonianoIts focus is on the shows for young people: more than 70 performances each year for families and schools from October to April.Via G. Guinizzelli, 3 - ph. +39 051 3940212 www.antoniano.it/index.php

AngelicA – Centro di Ricerca Musicale Teatro San LeonardoManaged since 1991 by the Association Pierrot Lu-naire, it promotes AngelicA - International Music Festival, the festival of musical research reknowned internationally.Via San Vitale, 63 - ph. +39 051 240310www.aaa-angelica.com

Sì atelier creativoIt is the nucleus of artistic production and research of the Teatrino Clandestino Association, that, through this space creates relationships with other artists, as well as hosts and supports them.Via San Vitale, 67 - ph. +39 051 8552017www.teatroclandestino.org

DOM la cupola del pilastroArt Laboratory focused on research theatre but also able to relate to other artistic languages. Operational headquarters of the theatre company Laminarie.Via A. Panzini, 1 - ph. +39 051 6242160www.lacupola.bo.it

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Teatro delle MolineA tiny theatre with a great tradition in dance and dra-ma, with particular attention to new and young Italian drama. It organises writing and diction classes.Via delle Moline, 1 - ph. +39 051 235288www.arenadelsole.it

Teatro Ridotto - La Casa delle culture e dei teatri Shows and concerts of ethnic and popular music, workshops and moments of interaction between the audience and the artists.Via M. Emilio Lepido, 255 Lavino di Mezzo (BO) ph. +39 051 402051 www.teatroridotto.it

Piccolo Teatro del BaraccanoPart of the complex of the Baraccano, it was built in 1500. Since 2011 is has been run by the Persephone Association, which organises the festival Atti Sonori, featuring performances characterised by transversal-ity of languages. Atti Sonori also promotes courses of music and theatre for children and adults.Via del Baraccano, 2 - ph. +39 051 3939142636 www.attisonori.it

Teatro AlemanniThe “temple of the Bolognese dialect”, it shows com-edies in dialect, Italian-language theatre, classical and avant-garde, theatre puppet shows and songs in dia-lect.Via G. Mazzini, 65 - ph. +39 051 303609 www.clubdiapason.org

Teatro del Navile Theatrical performances, exhibitions of young artists, theatre and personal development classes, book pres-entations and conferences.Via Marescalchi, 2/b - ph. +39 051 224243 www.teatrodelnavile.it

Teatro Alessandro GuardassoniRecently restored historical theatre located on the main floor of the Palazzo Montalto, founded by Pope Sixtus V, who in the late sixteenth century converted

it into a university college. The programme is var-ied and geared to give large space to young talents in tune with the work of the San Luigi College, the School managing this space.Via M. D’Azeglio, 55 - ph. +39 051 6449552www.teatroguardassoni.com

Teatro di Villa Aldrovandi MazzacoratiA true eighteenth-century gem hidden in the complex of Villa Aldrovandi Mazzacorati, the only example of a private suburban theatre still existing in Bologna. For over 15 years it has staged a regular and intense sea-son of performances, concerts, operas and lectures.Via Toscana, 17/19 - ph. +39 051 6235780culturale.700@gmail.com

Teatro San Salvatore Small theatre dating back to 1520 located within the impressive monastery of San Salvatore. The program-ming ranges from classical theatre to thrillers, dramas and comedies. It hosts both professional actors and emerging theatre groups.Via Volto Santo, 1 - ph. +39 051 230167

Teatro EdenLocated in the historical Palazzo Maccaferri, now a prestigious hotel, the theatre, built in 1900 as Café Chantant, houses classical music, operetta, theatre, dinner shows and jazz concerts a few nights a week.Via dell’Indipendenza, 69 - ph. +39 051 42185www.iporticihotel.com/teatro

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libraries> historical and specialised libraries

Archiginnasio LibraryPiazza L. Galvani, 1 - ph. +39 051 276811www.archiginnasio.it

Carducci’s House LibraryPiazza G. Carducci, 5 - ph. +39 051 347592www.casacarducci.it

Amilcar Cabral LibraryVia San Mamolo, 24 - ph. +39 051 581464www.centrocabral.com

Ferruccio Parri Resistance History LibraryVia Sant’Isaia, 18 - ph. +39 051 3397232www.istitutoparri.it

Italian Library of Women Via del Piombo, 5 - ph. +39 051 4299411/239788www.women.it/bibliotecadelledonne

> modern public libraries

Salaborsa Library Piazza del Nettuno, 3 - ph. +39 051 2194400Infoline: ph. +39 051 2194426 (Mon. > Fri. 9 -13)Salaborsa Ragazzi LibraryPiazza del Nettuno, 3 - ph. +39 051 2194411 www.bibliotecasalaborsa.it

Borgo Panigale LibraryVia M.Emilio Lepido, 25 - ph. +39 051 6418233

Corticella LibraryVia M. Gorki, 14 - ph. +39 051 700972

Lame LibraryVia Marco Polo, 21/13 - ph. +39 051 6350948

J. Louis Borges LibraryVia dello Scalo, 21/2 - ph. +39 051 525870

Orlando Pezzoli LibraryVia Battindarno, 123 - ph. +39 051 6177844

Casa di Khaoula LibraryVia di Corticella, 104 - ph. +39 051 6312721

Oriano Tassinari Clò LibraryVia di Casaglia, 7 - ph. +39 051 434383

Luigi Spina LibraryVia T. Casini, 5 - ph. +39 051 500365

Scandellara LibraryVia Scandellara, 50 - ph. +39 051 535710

Natalia Ginzburg LibraryVia Genova, 10 - ph. +39 051 466307

Roberto Ruffilli Multimedia LibraryVicolo Bolognetti, 2 - ph. +39 051 276143

> libraries in the museums

International Museum of Music LibraryPiazza G. Rossini, 2 - ph. +39 051 221117www.museomusicabologna.it

Risorgimento Museum LibraryVia De’ Musei, 8 - ph. +39 051 225583www.comune.bologna.it/museorisorgimento/biblioteca/biblioinfo

Ancient Art Museums LibraryVia A. Manzoni, 4 - ph. +39 051 2193934www.comune.bologna.it/cultura/

Archeological Museum LibraryVia de’ Musei, 8 - ph. +39 051 2757211www.comune.bologna.it/cultura/

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Industrial Heritage Museum LibraryVia della Beverara, 123 - ph. +39 051 6356612www.comune.bologna.it/patrimonioindustriale/sito/it/documentazioni/biblioteca

> at the Film ArchiveRenzo Renzi Cinema and Photography Library.Pier Paolo Pasolini Study Centre/Archive.Charlie Chaplin Archive.Via Azzo Gardino, 65/b - ph. +39 051 2194843www.cinetecadibologna.it/biblioteca

> at the MAMbo Museum of Modern Art of BolognaMAMbo LibraryVia Don Minzoni, 14 - ph. +39 051 6496622www.mambo-bologna.org/biblioteca/

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