teatro anatomico

onutza88

one of the most amazing things to see in bologna. the history that this class room withholds is amazing. the courtyard of the building is really nice, the light and its reflections were charming. must see while in bologna

FASttRaveller77

This is where students were explained the human body. They were invited to bring whichever dead people they could find to show how anatomy works. Had to undergo major 'surgery' of its own after allied bombings during WWII. The restorations are well done.I can recommend a guide for this one, without it you don't get the whole story (or read it from your phone).The entry fee is 3 euro, and about the only place really worth visiting. I wish they opened up the university areas such as the library, but unfortunately no. The auditorium you can visit, which is pretty nice too.

842miltonh

great opportunity to look at history of medicine - classic design, the wax models in Bolgna also complemented this slice of history. keep an eye out for the grotesque.

805teacher

The University of Bologna has a wonderful special history....longstanding...and one of the oldest universities...and the Teatro Anatomico is special because of its early work in the study of the human body. A tour guide is very helpful as there are many items in the room, and on the walls, that add to the great story of the study of anatomy.

bronwynt216

This building is all wooden and it is quite a sensation to stand in the room and imagine the dissections of human bodies being done here years ago.

phildorado

A fascinating small place in the world that's well worth the tiny entrance fee. Fascinating if you are at all interested in learning, medicine or universities. All the other rooms of the old university are amazing as well.

morfish

Whilst walking, we came across the Palazzo Archiginnasio. It was’t on our list of places to visit, but we thought we’d pop in and have a look and I'm glad we did. It was the first permanent seat of the Studium or University of Bologna and was built in 1563. Its aim was to concentrate the schools of civil and canon law along with those for philosophy, mathematics, physics, medicine and natural sciences into a single location. The two primary features that are open to tourists are the Anatomical Theatre and the Mater Theatre.The Anatomical Theatre was built in 1637 and was used to teach anatomy empirically through the dissection of corpses. The hall contains statues of famous ancient physicians. The lecturer’s chair consists of a canopy supported by two famous ‘skinless’ statues. The wooden ceiling incorporates a figure of Apollo surrounded by symbols of the constellations.It is an interesting place and worth a visit.

davido399

It is just one room but has to be seen to be believed. The whole place is made of wood with some amazing carvings and statues. The only thing not wood is the marble slab where the autopsies took place a couple of hundred years ago.

son5

The building that this is in is very attractive, lots of frescoes, great staircases and the library is here.It is easy to miss the entrance though, although the square itself is easy to find, its next to the Piazza Maggiore, the cafe Zanzarini is on this square also.We paid 3 euros each to visit the theatre, and truthfully it was wasted on us, I agree with other reviewers that said if you are a medical student, or in to medical history, then I'm sure that this is wonderful.

wands3

If you're visiting bologna, make this stop. Sit in the room and imagine what was happening in there.

Drijntje

It is only a replica for the original that was destroyed in a World War II bombing. But the woodcarvings are amazing! It really is impressing to enter the room and imagine what it was like back in the day when it would've been full of students. The painted porticos on the outside of the teatro are also very beautiful.

818stuartf

The courtyard and staircases are very beautiful, however, the Teatro itself is quite small and crowded.

GlennC63

I was utterly fascinated by the Teatro Anatomico. Of course, I am quite biased, since I am a pathologist. I was spell-bound to stand in one of the places where the mystery of human (and animal) anatomy was first revealed during the Renaissance. (Of course, I realize that dissection of human bodies occurred much earlier, in Arabic and even in some European countries. But still, this is an impressive place.)

nokru

If you're not a doctor, or a medicine student, or a medicine history freak, better spend your money on something else. I thought that it's going to be a museum of human anatomy. My mistake.

susanlZ6463NT

Liked the marble table and the surrounding observation seating. Disappointed to find it was a reconstruction. Well worth a visit but not well signposted. Frescos outside in cloisters lovely