Incredible how the yard is decorated and the teatro Anatomico rebuilt after WW2 is unique in Europe.

You can find anatomical theatres in several Italian cities (e.g. Padua). The one in Bologna is easily accessible. Woodwork is beautiful, though you cannot access the upper part. Good place to study how Italian school children listen to the lengthy speeches of their teachers (just like all children all over the world....).

the building was amazing, the ornate ceiling decor is Bologna's thing! you will be "invited" to make a 2 euro donation

Do not miss this fabulous old University building and its anatomy theatre - not quite as interesting as the one in Padua but still a must.

Just one of two open rooms in the old university building, this theatre is made of richly carved timber walls and ceiling including full sized carvings of ancient Bolognese physicians. Tiered seating along three sides for students and the fourth side for the lecturer in his ornate throne surrounded by carvings of skinless men, with the marble slab in the... More

This place is easy to find close to the Plazza Magorie and it's free, so much history and beauty. The building is definitely worth a visit

As part of the university, this hidden gem is situated in the Archiginnasio near the main square. Free to get in, it is a beautifully preserved lecture theatre from the 16th century. Fully restored after terrible bomb damage in the war. The 'skinned' statues holding up the cover over the professors lectern are particularly fine.

It's difficult to find. It's actually in the library building. There is no signs until you're climbed the stairs to the library. But it's worth the visite.

This place feels like it could be torn from the pages of a Dan Brown novel: you can practically sense the mediaeval surgeons chopping up the bodies with starch-collared students around.