40126 Bologna
Italy
The Pinacoteca Nazionale di Bologna is a renowned museum housed in the historic former Jesuit novitiate building, which also hosts the Academy of Fine Arts. It offers an extensive collection of Emilian painting from the 13th to the 18th century, as well as key works by artists who engaged with Bologna. Established in 1762 and opened to the public in 1802, the museum is now under the Ministry of Culture, with a focus on preserving and showcasing the rich artistic heritage of the region. Its collection includes significant medieval and Renaissance works, along with later Baroque and Mannerist pieces.