- Climb the Clock Tower and enjoy a 360° view of the city from the panoramic terraces
- Learn about the history of the building, the clock mechanism and more listening to the audio guide through your smartphone
- From 21 March to 30 June, admission is included to the exhibition 'Figures and Landscapes of the 19th Century' in the Municipal Art Collections
Duration
Clock Tower (Torre dell’Orologio), 40min
Municipal Art Collections, 1h
Language
ITA / ENG / ESP / FRA
Description
A unique experience to enjoy the view of Bologna from above and discover Palazzo d'Accursio thanks to the audio guide accessible by smartphone.
Climb up to the Clock Tower and do not miss the view from the two panoramic terraces.
An experience that will take you through courtyards and staircases, from the splendid Sala Farnese to the beating heart of the tower: the mechanism that makes the clock work. You will also have access to the Municipal Art Collections, where you will wander among paintings, objets d'art, furniture, porcelain and textiles ranging from the Middle Ages to the present day.
Price:
Full price: €10
Reduced price: €7 (children 4 to 11 y.o.; over 65; school trips; university students; groups of minimum 6 people led by tourist guides)
Reduced price Card Cultura: €7 (Card Cultura holders)
Free: Bologna Welcome Card EASY and Bologna Welcome Card PLUS holders; for children 0-3 years old; disabled people and helpers; licensed tourist guides
The booking of free tickets reserved for people with disabilities and their helpers must be forwarded via email to booking@bolognawelcome.it or by reporting at Bologna Welcome Info Point in Piazza Maggiore.
What's included:
- Visit with audio guide to the Clock Tower
- Entrance to the Municipal Art Collections
- From 21 March to 30 June, admission is included to the exhibition 'Figures and Landscapes of the 19th Century' in the Municipal Art Collections
Clock Tower (Torre dell'Orologio),
Palazzo D'Accursio, Piazza Maggiore, 6 - 40124
Cancellation policy:
Cancellation with refund or amendment of the reservation possible up to 24 hours before the scheduled start of the activity.
Before booking please bear in mind that:
- Reservation: reservation in compulsory.
- Late visitors: late visitors will not be allowed in the tower and no refund will be granted. Please report 5 minutes before the selected time.
- Summit terrace: access to the summit terrace is gained via a narrow staircase after signing a waiver on site. Access is prohibited for children under 8 years of age, even if accompanied by an adult.
- Audioguide: You will need your own smartphone and earphones to use the audio guide.
- Minors: access is only permitted with an accompanying adult (over 18).
- Animals: animals of any size are prohibited.
- Luggage and footwear: access is forbidden with bulky bags and backpacks, high-heeled shoes, slippers or barefoot.
- Municipal Art Collections: Tower and Collections operate at different opening times, please plan your visit in advance. You will still have six months to use your admission.
- Card Cultura: Card Cultura holders will need to use their card to access the Municipal Art Collections.
Timetables
Tower and Collections observe different opening hours, please plan your visit. The Collections are closed on Mondays and during the last round of admission to the Tower. You will still have six months to use your admission.
Clock Tower (Torre dell’Orologio)
From Monday to Sunday; three timeslots per hour (at 00, at 20 and at 40)
2024
January 8th to October 27th: first entrance at 10:00am, last at 6:20pm
October 28th to February 28th, 2025: first entrance at 10:00am, last at 5:20pm
December 24th and 31st: last entrance at 4:20pm
Closed on: Christmas
Municipal Art Collections
Tuesday and Thursday from 2:00pm to 07:00pm
Wednesday and Friday from 10:00am to 07:00pm
Friday, sunday and holidays from 10:00am to 06:30pm
Closed on: non-holiday Mondays, May 1st and Christmas
For more information, click here
Accessibility
Elevator not present.
For further info email booking@bolognawelcome.it
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Interests
- Art & Culture