The building, erected in 1722 to a design by Giuseppe Merenda as a hospital, underwent partial alterations after his death at the hands of Raimondo Compagnoni. The present façade, on the other hand, was built in 1827 to a design by Giuseppe Pani. In 1848, engineer Cantoni extended the structure by adding an area for orphans and one for hydrotherapy. From 1922, the building became the permanent home of important cultural institutions, including the ‘Aurelio Saffi’ Library, the ‘Melozzo degli Ambrogi’ Civic Art Gallery, the ‘Benedetto Pergoli’ Ethnographic Museum and the ‘Albicini’ Armoury. The central hall, known as Hebe’s Salon, was particularly impressive due to the presence of Canova’s masterpiece until 2009. Large paintings from the 17th and 18th centuries are exhibited in this hall, including works by Guercino, Cagnacci, Cignani and Maratta.
Access for the persons with disabilities from the rear.
How to get there:
Paid parking along Corso della Repubblica, Piazza Morgagni, Piazzale Solieri, Piazza XX Settembre and surrounding streets.
It can also be reached by bus with line 1A departing from the Punto Bus in front of the station. Timetables are available on the Start Romagna public transport network website, in the “Services” and “Timetables and routes” section.
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