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.

National Days "Houses of Italian Famous People" (2a ed.)

EVENT

April 1st and 2nd, 2023

National Days “Houses of Italian Famous People”

Visit Palazzo Boncompagni at a reduced cost!

Palazzo Boncompagni joins the second edition of the event promoted by the “Case della Memoria” association.

EXHIBITION IN PROGRESS

30th January – 16th April 2023

Aldo Mondino

Impertinences at the Palace

An exhibition at Palazzo Boncompagni celebrates the work of Aldo Mondino, an eclectic and ironic contemporary artist.
Curated by Silvia Evangelisti

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.

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