Palazzo Re Enzo
Palazzo Re Enzo things to do, attractions, restaurants, events info and trip planning
Plan your stay
Posts
Three curious gems to see when in Bologna by @im.nowhere 1. Window on Venice canal, 📍Via Piella 2 2. Lamp post to signal a new baby is born in the city, 📍Palazzo Re Enzo (Piazza del Nettuno) 3. Church-door which opens only if you smile, 📍St Maria Maddalena Church Save reel to remember and share it with a friend. 📸 check @im.nowhere for more tips #bologna #tripscout #prettylittletrips #traveltips #bestspot #travelwithus #italy #travelcommunity#travelwithme #travelgram #worthtravelingfor #travelcurator #italyintheworlds #finestrella
im.nowhere
1.2K33
In the beautiful Piazza del Nettuno there is an interesting and beautiful palace, Palazzo Re Enzo. It takes its name from Enzo of Sardinia, Frederick II's son, who was prisoner here, from 1249 until his death in 1272. The palace was built between 1244-1246. as an extension of the nearby Palazzo del Podestà, which had proven insufficient for the exigencies of the Commune of Bologna. It was therefore initially known as the Palatium Novum ("New Palace"). The historical story is extremely interesting but at the same time very sad. Enzo was an illegitimate son of the Hohenstaufen emperor Frederick II, who appointed him 'King of Sardinia' in 1238. He played a major role in the wars between Guelphs and Ghibellines in the creation of Imperial kingdoms of Italy. Enzo was captured 1249 by the Guelphs at the Battle of Fossalta, and after a short stay in Anzola he was moved here, where he remained until his death. Enzo was allegedly left free within the palace by day, but by night he was kept into a cage hanging from the ceiling. He was also allowed to meet women, it is mentioned that he had three daughters, but a legend talks about a fourth son he had with a peasant woman, Lucia di Viadagola. Subsequent history is extremely important and interesting. The son was called Bentivoglio, from the words "Amore mio, ben ti voglio" that he said to his beloved (meaning "My love, I'm fond of you"), and he would be the ancestor of the Bentivoglio family, later rulers of Bologna. The interior of the Palace is beautiful. At the centre of the colonnaded courtyard, there is an ancient sandstone well, while on the right-hand side you will find the ancient Chapel of St. Mary of Prisoners, which was recently restored and decorated by British artist David Tremlett. On the first floor from the loggia, the Salone del Podestà is accessed through a covered passageway and a majestic solid wood door. The spacious Salone del Podestà, which was once a courtroom, was used as a Public Theatre between 1581 and 1767 (the second version of the Euridice was performed here in 1616) and later became a court for ball games. Beautiful Sala re Enzo is located on the second floor of the building and covers around 400 sqm.
Asiyah Noemi Koso
00
This is one of the historic palaces at Piazza Maggiore. It was originally constructed between 1244-46 and is now named after King Enzo of Sardinia who was held prisoner here after the Battle of Fossalta until his death (1249-72). The palace was last restored in 1905, leaving us with the Gothic style building that we can see today. There is an interesting courtyard (closed to public when we passed by) that you can peer into, a fairly typical Bologna style bell tower and brick facaded exterior. The building is also topped with decorative battlements. You will find bars, a bookshop and a few other businesses fitted into the ground floor of Palazzo Re Enzo. Seems events are held within the palace from time to time as well.
Brad
00
Se encuentra en la Plaza Mayor de Bolonia y se trata de un palacio del siglo XII, construido en 1245 como una ampliación del los edificios comunales del palazzo del Podestà y por esta razón llamado Palatium Novum pero su imagen ha estado siempre asociada al rey Enzo de Cerdeña. Numerosas son las leyendas divulgadas por los cronistas que cuentan la captura y el cautiverio del Rey Enzo. Al parece durante su cautiverio el rey Enzo pasaba el día junto a otros prisioneros pero durante la noche era aislado en una jaula custodiada que colgaba del techo. El comune permitía además al rey recibir visitas femeninas: Enzo recuerda en su testamento tres hijas naturales pero la leyenda le atribuye un cuarto hijo nacido del amor por la campesina Lucia di Viadagola. Al niño le fue dado el nombre de Bentivoglio, por las palabras que el rey daba a menudo a su amada: Amore mio, ben ti voglio (Amor mío, te amo), y fue el ancestro de la famosa familia Bentivoglio. Se cuenta también de un intento de fuga en una cesta usada para transportar el vino, pero fue aprehendido de nuevo gracias a una anciana que vio la cabellera rubia del rey. Después de veintitrés años de prisión el rey falleció y fue sepultado en la basílica de Santo Domingo, como lo había deseado y donde aún se encuentra su tumba.
Salvador Vaquero
00
Palazzo Re Enzo: un gioiello nel cuore di Bologna Palazzo Re Enzo è uno di quei luoghi che, anche se ci passi davanti mille volte, riesce sempre a sorprenderti. Situato in pieno centro, affacciato su Piazza del Nettuno, è un simbolo della storia e dell’identità bolognese. Ogni volta che ci entro sento il peso (in senso buono!) della storia: mura, affreschi, archi… tutto parla di un passato importante, ma il bello è che il palazzo è ancora oggi un luogo vivo, attivo, dinamico. Una menzione speciale va al Salone del Podestà, al piano superiore: una sala semplicemente spettacolare. È ampia, luminosa, con un’acustica pazzesca e un soffitto che ti fa venire voglia di alzare lo sguardo ogni cinque minuti. Personalmente, ho avuto la fortuna di utilizzarla per organizzare delle sfilate di moda, e ogni volta è stata un’emozione unica: l’atmosfera che si crea lì dentro è davvero potente, un mix perfetto tra eleganza storica e funzionalità moderna. Se capitate a Bologna e avete l’occasione di visitarlo, fatelo. E se trovate qualche evento al suo interno (mostre, esposizioni, performance…), ancora meglio: è uno di quei luoghi dove il passato e il presente si incontrano nel modo più affascinante possibile.
Alberto Mastelli
00
Bologna has a welcome card which costs €25. This cards provides you with access to museums, palaces etc as part of the price. The card gives you access to the palace. The palace is only open certain times of the year. You need to book a time slot to visit. It is opened from 10:00-17:50pm. The palace is not big.
Lynn Higgins
00
Nearby Attractions Of Palazzo Re Enzo
Piazza Maggiore
Two Towers
Piazza Santo Stefano
Parco della Montagnola
Neptune's Fountain
Basilica di San Petronio
Cattedrale Metropolitana di San Pietro
Cremeria Cavour
Fuente de Neptuno
Basilica of San Domenico

Piazza Maggiore
4.7
(28.2K)
Click for details

Two Towers
4.7
(12.6K)
Click for details

Piazza Santo Stefano
4.8
(4.7K)
Click for details

Parco della Montagnola
3.9
(4.2K)
Click for details
Nearby Restaurants Of Palazzo Re Enzo
Osteria dell'Orsa
Sfoglia Rina
La Prosciutteria Bologna
Bottega Portici - 2 Torri
Mò Mortadella Lab
Trattoria da Me
Trattoria del Rosso
Trattoria dal Biassanot
Impero
Cluricaune Irish Pub

Osteria dell'Orsa
4.2
(6.8K)
Click for details

Sfoglia Rina
4.5
(3.7K)
Click for details

La Prosciutteria Bologna
4.5
(3.1K)
Click for details

Bottega Portici - 2 Torri
4.2
(3.2K)
Click for details
Basic Info
Address
Piazza del Nettuno, 1/C, 40125 Bologna BO, Italy
Map
Phone
+39 051 658 3111
Call
Website
palazzoreenzo.com
Visit
Reviews
Overview
4.6
(1.1K reviews)
Ratings & Description
cultural
entertainment
accessibility
Description
Palazzo Re Enzo is a palace located on Piazza del Nettuno, 1 in the historic center of Bologna, northern Italy. The palace takes its name from Enzio of Sardinia, Frederick II's son, who was prisoner here from 1249 until his death in 1272. The palace is presently used to sponsor cultural events and exhibitions.
attractions: Piazza Maggiore, Two Towers, Piazza Santo Stefano, Parco della Montagnola, Neptune's Fountain, Basilica di San Petronio, Cattedrale Metropolitana di San Pietro, Cremeria Cavour, Fuente de Neptuno, Basilica of San Domenico, restaurants: Osteria dell'Orsa, Sfoglia Rina, La Prosciutteria Bologna, Bottega Portici - 2 Torri, Mò Mortadella Lab, Trattoria da Me, Trattoria del Rosso, Trattoria dal Biassanot, Impero, Cluricaune Irish Pub

- Please manually select your location for better experience