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CASTELLACCIO
The so called Castellaccio is an old fortified building, part of the ancient Bagnacavallo stronghold. It dates back to the XII century, even if the current structure has clear XV century features. Now is a private propriety.
The so called Castellaccio is an old fortified building, part of the ancient Bagnacavallo stronghold. It dates back to the XII century, even if the current structure has clear XV century features. Now is a private propriety.
PALAZZO COMUNALE - TOWN HALL
The townhall, named Palazzo Comunale, is situated in the central piazza della Libertà. The townhall was designed by the architect Cosimo Morelli and built starting from 1791 on the ruins of the former old Palazzo Brandolini. At the time, nearby the building there used to be an arcade called "Portico delle Bugie", which means portico of the lies, since it used to host the merchants while they were working and meeting each other.
The townhall, named Palazzo Comunale, is situated in the central piazza della Libertà. The townhall was designed by the architect Cosimo Morelli and built starting from 1791 on the ruins of the former old Palazzo Brandolini. At the time, nearby the building there used to be an arcade called "Portico delle Bugie", which means portico of the lies, since it used to host the merchants while they were working and meeting each other.
PALAZZO DELLE OPERE PIE
This palace was built in 1728 to host the bishop while he was staying in Bagnacavallo. But the cardinal "Cardinal Legato" didn't agree that the bishop could spent long periods out of its hometown Faenza, so the palace became property of Sacro Monte and "Congregazione delle Opere Pie".
This palace was built in 1728 to host the bishop while he was staying in Bagnacavallo. But the cardinal "Cardinal Legato" didn't agree that the bishop could spent long periods out of its hometown Faenza, so the palace became property of Sacro Monte and "Congregazione delle Opere Pie".
PALAZZO FOLICALDI
Located next to Porta Superiore, the main doorway of the historical town centre, Palazzo Folicaldi is a beautiful XVII century building (the top floor was added in the XIX century). In the middle of the XIX century, the bishop Giovanni Benedetto Folicaldi had a small private chapel built on the second floor, which was dedicated to Beata Vergine Maria. This palace hosted the Pope Pio IX during his stay in Romagna in 1857.
Located next to Porta Superiore, the main doorway of the historical town centre, Palazzo Folicaldi is a beautiful XVII century building (the top floor was added in the XIX century). In the middle of the XIX century, the bishop Giovanni Benedetto Folicaldi had a small private chapel built on the second floor, which was dedicated to Beata Vergine Maria. This palace hosted the Pope Pio IX during his stay in Romagna in 1857.
PALAZZO GRAZIANI
Palazzo Graziani is a private noble palace, originally built in the XVIII century and then modified and widened in the beginning of the XXth century by the family of which it now carries the name.
Palazzo Graziani is a private noble palace, originally built in the XVIII century and then modified and widened in the beginning of the XXth century by the family of which it now carries the name.
PALAZZO LONGANESI
Palazzo Longanesi, in the historical town centre, was built in the XVIII century. Now is the home of descendants of Admiral Luigi Longanesi Cattani admiral of Marina Militare Italiana.
Palazzo Longanesi, in the historical town centre, was built in the XVIII century. Now is the home of descendants of Admiral Luigi Longanesi Cattani admiral of Marina Militare Italiana.
PALAZZO PAPINI-CAPRA
This private palace was built in the XVII century and it was originally named after the family Papini, while later it turned into Capra. In 1662 the palace hosted Cristina Queen of Sweden, while on her way to Rome.
This private palace was built in the XVII century and it was originally named after the family Papini, while later it turned into Capra. In 1662 the palace hosted Cristina Queen of Sweden, while on her way to Rome.
PALAZZO VECCHIO
The so called Palazzo Vecchio was build in the middle of the XIII century, during the Bolognese dominion, to host the chief "Podestà". Today the building houses some municipal offices and the Tourist Information Office.
The so called Palazzo Vecchio was build in the middle of the XIII century, during the Bolognese dominion, to host the chief "Podestà". Today the building houses some municipal offices and the Tourist Information Office.
TEATRO COMUNALE "CARLO GOLDONI"
Bagnacavallo used to have a theatre also in the early XVIII century. It was a wooden structure located inside the present Palazzo Abbondanza. In 1839, the Municipality decided to built a new theatre hall overlooking the main square, right next to the townhall, on the area formerly occupied by Palazzo Brandolini. The design was commissioned to the Bolognese architect Filippo Antolini and the theatre was inaugurated in 1845.
Bagnacavallo used to have a theatre also in the early XVIII century. It was a wooden structure located inside the present Palazzo Abbondanza. In 1839, the Municipality decided to built a new theatre hall overlooking the main square, right next to the townhall, on the area formerly occupied by Palazzo Brandolini. The design was commissioned to the Bolognese architect Filippo Antolini and the theatre was inaugurated in 1845.
VILLA SAVOIA
In the past, this XVII century mansion villa has dominated for a long time the sorrounding area, which used to be mainly marsh lowland. The house is decorated with frescos by Tommaso Bibiena; it is linked, through a small gallery, with the choir loft of the oratory, which was built in 1753 by Giovanni Barbucchielli from Ravenna.
In the past, this XVII century mansion villa has dominated for a long time the sorrounding area, which used to be mainly marsh lowland. The house is decorated with frescos by Tommaso Bibiena; it is linked, through a small gallery, with the choir loft of the oratory, which was built in 1753 by Giovanni Barbucchielli from Ravenna.
