WHO WE ARE

Palazzo Boncompagni Foundation

The Palazzo Boncompagni Foundation was established at the beginning of 2022 to manage the enhancement and restoration of the Palazzo, as well as to promote knowledge of the figure of Pope Gregory XIII, who was born there in 1501.

The building has been owned by the Benelli family since the end of the 19th Century. In 2008, Andrea Pizzighini Benelli began an intense restoration project which is, today, continued by his wife, Paola Pizzighini Benelli and by his children. The family is working to restore the prestigious residence to its former glory and thanks to this work, new discoveries come to light every day, all to be studied.

2022 is a special year because it is 450 years since the ascent to the Papal Throne of Ugo Boncompagni, Pope Gregory XIII, and the newly formed Foundation will celebrate this anniversary with a series of activities and events.

GUIDED TOUR IN ITALIAN WITH APERITIVO

December 1, 8, 13, 22 and 29 | 6 p.m., 7 p.m. and 8 p.m.

Boncompagni by night

Discover Palazzo Boncompagni in the evening. A fascinating journey through history and art, enhanced by an exclusive aperitif in the Pope’s Room.

GUIDED TOUR IN ITALIAN WITH BREAKFAST

Every Saturday in December 2023, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Breakfast at the Palace

What could be better than starting the day in beauty in a Renaissance palace?

Saturday morning guided tours with breakfast in the Pope Room of the Boncompagni Palace are back.

GUIDED TOUR IN ITALIAN WITH VIOLINIST

Every Thursday evening in December 2023, 6 p.m., 7 p.m. and 8 p.m.

Music at the Palace

Discover Palazzo Boncompagni in the evening with the beautiful soundtrack of Isabella Bui’s violin.

CONCERT

Sunday, December 17, 2023, 11 a.m.

Alberghini Prize Concert

Palazzo Boncompagni is pleased to host the concert of the eighth edition of the Alberghini Prize, as part of the Domenica in musica festival curated by the Teatro Comunale di Bologna.

Read More Reservations required | On Eventbrite every Tuesday at 6 p.m.