Architecture

THE PALACE • ART AND ARCHITECTURE

Helical staircase

The spiral staircase leading to the noble floor of the building is also attributed to Jacopo Barrozzi, known as Vignola. It was inspired by the noble models of Bramante in the Vatican, that of Vignola’s Palazzo Farnese di Caprarola and is in all respects similar to that of Palazzo Barozzi.

The staircase ends at the top with a roof terrace from which you can see the two towers of Bologna.
A mother-of-pearl marmorino has recently been unearthed on the wall of the spiral staircase, making it look similar to the inside of a shell; a recurring motif throughout the building.

Giungla a palazzo

UPCOMING EXHIBITION

June 17 to July 31, 2025

Jungle at the Palace

Marta Roberti at Palazzo Boncompagni

From June 17, 2025, the dreamlike, anthropomorphic world of Marta Roberti invades Palazzo Boncompagni. An exhibition that interweaves myth, nature and history in a unique dialogue between contemporary art and the ancient architectural splendor of the residence of Pope Gregory XIII.

panaroma dall'alto di castello benelli

GUIDED TOUR

June 7 and 19; July 3 and 10; August 14 and 28, 2025

Discovering Castello Benelli

Castello Benelli, which has joined the Grandi giardini italiani and Residenze D’epoca, will open its doors and those of its magnificent surrounding garden.