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Museo di Palazzo Poggi Anatomy & Obstetrics Collection

An extraordinary collection of 18th century anatomical waxworks.

Bologna's Istituto di Anatomia Umana Normale

An amazing collection of wax anatomical models and terratological models.

Saint Catherine of Bologna

The mummified relic of St. Catherine sits forever on a golden throne.

Finestrella di Via Piella

A small window on Via Piella offers a lovely and rare peek at Bologna's lost canals.

Towers of Bologna

Over 100 towers were built in Bologna during the Middle Ages, but only 22 survive.

Anatomical Theatre of the Archiginnasio

In the world's oldest university is a stunning 17th century anatomical theater carved from spruce.

Bologna Zoological Museum

This zoological museum began as the first great curiosity cabinet.

Relics in the Basilica of San Domenico

A diverse collection of wax, bone, papier-maché and mummified relics.

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Mortadella

Baloney's predecessor is sweet, delicately spiced, and bigger than your head.

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