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Review:
Recognizable by its clock tower and 30 arches, the Archiginnasio of Bologna is currently the location of the Archignnasio Municipal Library and the Anatomical Theatre. Called Biblioteca Comunale Dell’Archiginnasio formally, Archiginnasio (for short) is an excellent architectural stop for those interested in Italian design. Though guests may visit the library, the Anatomical Theatre, built for anatomy lectures, is a real gem. Built as an amphitheater with fir wood, Anatomical Theater houses many statues and busts of famous doctors throughout history, including Hippocrates and Galen. Two figures of skinned men, called gli spellati, stand at the top of the theatre looking down at the speakers.
Piazza Galvani, 1, 40124 Bologna BO, Italy, Phone: 39-051-27-68-11
Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
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