The Palazzo del Bo<\/strong> is the historic seat of the University of Padua<\/strong>, one of the oldest universities in the world and the second in Italy<\/strong> after Bologna. Founded in 1222<\/strong>, the University of Padua has always been a symbol of freedom of thought and research, embodied in the famous motto “Universa universis patavina libertas”<\/strong>. <\/p>\n Today the university has 8 Schools<\/strong>, 32 Departments<\/strong> and over 60,000 students<\/strong>, confirming its position as one of the leading university centers in Europe.<\/p>\n The institutional seat of the university is located in the heart of Padua’s historic center, opposite the Town Hall. The name Palazzo del Bo<\/strong> derives from the ancient medieval inn “Hospitium Bovis”<\/strong> (the “ox” inn), which stood in this very area. <\/p>\n The architectural complex includes parts dating back to the 13th century<\/strong>, but was profoundly transformed and expanded in the mid-16th century<\/strong>, taking on the monumental appearance that still characterizes it today.<\/p>\n One of the most evocative spaces is the Ancient Courtyard<\/strong>, with its double order of columns<\/strong>. The walls and ceilings are decorated with hundreds of heraldic coats of arms<\/strong>, painted or in relief, celebrating rectors and students from all over Europe: an extraordinary testimony to the international dimension of the University of Padua even in the early modern period. <\/p>\n The guided tour provides access to the most representative spaces of the palace:<\/p>\n The most famous place in Palazzo del Bo is undoubtedly the Anatomical Theatre<\/strong>, built in 1594<\/strong>. The wooden structure has an elliptical inverted cone shape<\/strong>, with six concentric tiers of steps<\/strong> arranged around the anatomical table, where public dissections took place. Next to the theatre is the so-called “kitchen”<\/strong>, the space where bodies were prepared, now home to a small permanent exhibition. <\/p>\n Choose the experience and professionalism of our authorized guides.<\/strong>Origin of the name and historic seat<\/h3>\n
The Ancient Courtyard and university coats of arms<\/h3>\n
The historic rooms of the Palace<\/h3>\n
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The Anatomical Theatre<\/h3>\n
\nIt is the first permanent anatomical theatre in the world<\/strong> and is still perfectly preserved.<\/p>\nVisiting arrangements<\/h3>\n
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Why choose Veneto TourGuide for Palazzo del Bo<\/h2>\n
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\nContact us now for a quote or book your guided tour of Palazzo del Bo, home of the University of Padua<\/strong> online.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"featured_media":3936,"template":"","meta":{"_acf_changed":false},"categoria-visita-guidata":[71,61],"tag-visita-guidata":[63],"class_list":["post-3935","visita-guidata","type-visita-guidata","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","categoria-visita-guidata-guided-tours-of-monuments-and-museums-in-padua","categoria-visita-guidata-guided-tours-of-monuments-and-museums-in-veneto","tag-visita-guidata-monuments"],"acf":{"introduzione_visita":"Guided tour of Palazzo del Bo, the historic seat of the University of Padua. Anatomical Theatre<\/strong>, Ancient Courtyard<\/strong>, Great Hall<\/strong> and emblematic spaces.","durata_visita_guidata":"Approximately 1 hour and 30 minutes.","luogo_visita_guidata":"Padua, Palazzo del Bo, historic center","fruizione":"Guided tour with access to the interior, including historic spaces such as the Great Hall, Hall of the Forty, Galileo's lectern and the Anatomical Theatre.","lingue":"Italian; English on request","intro_categoria":"Explore Palazzo del Bo, the historic seat of the University of Padua, including the ancient courtyard, evocative halls and the renowned Anatomical Theatre. Book a guided tour to discover academic history, art and curiosities. ","faq_1":"Which spaces are visited during the tour of Palazzo del Bo?","risposta_faq_1":"The tour includes the Great Hall, the Hall of the Forty, Galileo's lectern, the Anatomical Theatre and other historic spaces; interior access only through guided tour.","faq_2":"Is a reservation necessary?","risposta_faq_2":"Booking is mandatory only for groups of at least 10 people. For fewer than 10, arrive at the ticket office 15 minutes before. ","faq_3":"What are the typical opening hours?","risposta_faq_3":"Indicative hours: Monday, Wednesday, Friday afternoon; Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday morning. For availability and changes, consult the guide. ","faq_4":"Are tours available in foreign languages?","risposta_faq_4":"Yes, guides available in Italian; upon request we can arrange tours in English or other languages.","faq_5":"Why choose Veneto TourGuide?","risposta_faq_5":"Customized itineraries, authorized guides, reliability and single point of contact for all of Veneto; contact us for a quote or book online."},"yoast_head":"\n