Architecture

THE PALACE • ART AND ARCHITECTURE

Room of the ‘700

The room of the ‘700, on the noble floor of the building, houses paintings that recall the events of the Boncompagni papacy.

Paintings depict the studies for the reform of the calendar and an encounter with Japanese princes, as well as representations of various gifts received by the Pope from Roman women, the King of France and also from his son, Giacomo.
In this room there are also several allegories, including one relating to mathematics. This confirms the Pope’s interest in science, which is connected to the naturalistic representations of the papal audience hall.
At his side is another allegory, the pietas, which pays homage to the Pope’s generosity towards women without a dowry. Such sensitivity, unusual for the times and of which the Pope was a forerunner, indicates the creation in Bologna, during those years, of the Monte del Matrimonio; an institution that exists to this day.

To learn more about the events related to the revolution of time, the Gregorian Calendar and the creation of the Monte del Matrimonio, you can visit the PALAZZO STORIES section.

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.

Aldo Mondino

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