[Bologna, Italy] Archiginnasio

#FreeHotelStay Bologna is home to the University of Bologna, the oldest university in Europe, founded in 1088. The Palazzo dell'Archiginnasio was built at the request of Cardinals Carlo Borromeo and Pierdonato Cesi at the time, to consolidate university facilities, professors, and students that were scattered around the country, and to improve the status of the University of Bologna. The highlight is the coat of arms of graduates of the University of Bologna at the time and monuments to famous professors on the ceiling and walls of the building! The letters engraved on the coat of arms indicate their place of origin, and it is clear that students and excellent scholars from not only Italy but all over Europe studied at this university. In addition, anatomy was also advanced at the University of Bologna, so you can also see the 17th century anatomy classroom (Teatro Anatomico).