Palazzo Bolognetti

Why go

The portico predates the sixteenth-century palace above it, making the building a compact example of how Bologna kept its sheltered street edge while rebuilding noble residences. It adds a different architectural layer to the merchant setting around Piazza della Mercanzia.

What to look for

• A fifteenth-century portico runs along the street front.
• The palace above it dates from the sixteenth century.
• Its position puts a Renaissance residence beside the medieval merchant palace.

Useful to know

• Compare the two palaces from the street near Piazza della Mercanzia.
• Keep this as an exterior stop unless an announced event provides access inside.