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Palazzo Re Enzo
This medieval palace beside Palazzo del Podestà carries the story of King Enzo's long captivity. Its exterior gives a strong sense of Bologna's civic power; interior access depends on events and special openings.
The commune built the palace in the 1240s as its government complex grew. It later held King Enzo, captured after the Battle of Fossalta, giving the building its enduring name. Read the Gothic frontage alongside the neighboring Podestà palace to see how this corner of Bologna expanded around civic business.
What to look for
The medieval façade faces the busy civic squares.
Its name recalls the captive King Enzo.
The palace sits directly beside the older Palazzo del Podestà.
Useful to know
Read the exterior together with Palazzo del Podestà during a Piazza Maggiore walk.
Check the palace programme if you want to see an interior event or guided visit.
Your next visit
Estimated · Declared scenario and planning estimates; no live opening, weather, queue or booking service.
Outdoor visit · 30–45 min
World planning estimate; admission, opening, visit duration and access need checking.
