FAI Spring Days 2026 in Bologna
Updated on 17 March 2025 From Davide Sarti
During the FAI Spring Days 2026, scheduled for March 21 and 22, 2026, it will be possible to explore some of the most fascinating places in Bologna and its province, often inaccessible to the public. This edition will offer a journey through different eras and styles, from architectural masterpieces in the historic center to villages nestled in greenery, telling the story and identity of the territory.
In Bologna city
In the Flatlands
In the Imola Area
San Giovanni in Monte Complex
The San Giovanni in Monte Complex, located in Bologna’s historic center, is an ancient monastery of early medieval origins developed around two Renaissance cloisters. Over the centuries, it has served as an important religious center, a prison, and today hosts academic spaces at the University.
Address
Piazza S. Giovanni in Monte, 2 – Bologna
Opening Hours
Saturday 10:00–18:00 (last entry 17:30)
Sunday 10:00–18:00 (last entry 17:30)
Palazzo Dall’Armi Marescalchi
Palazzo Dall’Armi Marescalchi, located in Bologna’s historic center, is one of the city’s most important noble residences. Built in the 15th century by the Dall’Armi family and renovated in the 17th century, it was gradually enriched with significant decorations and art collections.
Address
Via IV Novembre, 5 – Bologna
Opening Hours
Saturday 10:00–17:30 (last entry 17:00)
Church of Santa Maria Incoronata – Residenza Torleone
The Church of Santa Maria Incoronata was established at the end of the 15th century as an oratory for a lay confraternity. Expanded in the 17th century, it preserves frescoes and paintings by artists such as Giovanni Battista Sandoni, Vittorio Maria Bigari, and Giacomo Franceschini, with sacristy decorations attributed to one of the Bibiena family.
Address
Via San Giacomo, 13 – Bologna
Opening Hours
Saturday 10:00–18:00 (last entry 17:30)
Sunday 10:00–18:00 (last entry 17:30)
Argelato - Villa Talon
Villa Talon, built in the 15th century and surrounded by a 10-hectare monumental park, combines elegance and solidity, with frescoes and residential spaces coexisting with agricultural areas, reflecting the role of the Sampieri and Talon families in managing the territory and local resources.
Address
Via Lame, 24 - Volta Reno, Argelato
Opening Hours
Sunday 10:00–17:00 (last entry 17:00)
Bagnarola di Budrio - Villa Ranuzzi Cospi
Villa Ranuzzi Cospi, built at the beginning of the 18th century, was a vacation and social hub for the Bolognese nobility. Designed by architect Sebastiano Bertelli, the villa stands out for its architectural symmetry and its perspective connection with the nearby castle, still maintaining its role today as a place for culture and gatherings.
Address
Via Armiggia 38 – Bagnarola di Budrio (BO)
Opening Hours
Saturday 10:00–13:00 / 15:00–18:00 (last entry 17:00)
Sunday 10:00–13:00 / 15:00–18:00
Bagnarola di Budrio - Palazzo Bentivoglio Odorici
Palazzo Bentivoglio Odorici, originally a 16th-century castle, was transformed into a residence in the 18th century with stuccoes, frescoes, and the addition of a U-shaped building with a portico and shops to host a fair-market. Despite adaptations into housing in the 20th century, the extraordinary gallery decorated by Nicola Bertuzzi has recently been restored.
Address
Via Armiggia 10 – Bagnarola di Budrio (BO)
Opening Hours
Saturday 11:00–12:00 / 15:30–16:30
San Giovanni in Persiceto - Palazzo Bonfiglioli
Palazzo Bonfiglioli is a 17th-century residence set in the Bolognese plain, telling the history of the Bonfiglioli family and subsequent noble owners. Visitors can admire the elegant building, 19th-century rooms with decorated ceilings, and the vast park.
Address
Via Biancolina, 62 – Lorenzatico, San Giovanni in Persiceto (BO)
Opening Hours
Saturday 14:00–17:00 (last entry 17:00)
Sunday 10:00–17:00 (last entry 17:00)
Imola - Church and Convent of San Giacomo Maggiore del Carmine
The Church and Convent of San Giacomo Maggiore del Carmine is historically linked to the Carmelite Order, present in Imola since the 1300s. Its Neoclassical brick façade precedes a single nave with side chapels, Baroque altars, and artistic decorations created between the 18th and 19th centuries, featuring works by local painters and craftsmen.
Address
Via Emilia, 32 – Imola (BO)
Opening Hours
Saturday 10:00–18:00 (last entry 17:30)
Imola - CIDRA – Imola Center for Documentation on the Anti-Fascist Resistance
Center dedicated to the memory of the Resistance and the contemporary history of the Imola area, collecting documents, objects, and memories of the Resistance and local 20th-century history.
Address
Via Fratelli Bandiera, 23 – Imola (BO)
Opening Hours
Saturday 10:00–18:00 (last entry 17:30)
Sunday 10:00–18:00 (last entry 17:30)
Imola - Former Church of the Santissima Annunziata
The complex, developed from the late 16th century around Palazzo Carradori, includes historic buildings and a large courtyard near the Rocca Sforzesca. Originally a monastery and church of the Capuchin nuns, it has undergone various transformations and is now home to the “Sala dell’Annunziata,” used for exhibitions.
Address
Via Fratelli Bandiera, 17 – Imola (BO)
Opening Hours
Saturday 10:00–18:00 (last entry 17:30)
Sunday 10:00–18:00 (last entry 17:30)
Imola - Istituzioni Riunite di Imola
Historic complex that preserves archives and memories of the city’s social and welfare life. During the FAI Days, it will be possible to visit the Tonino Gottarelli Study Center Foundation, the Vassura-Baroncini Music School, and the rehearsal hall of the Città di Imola Musical Band, with their historic and educational spaces, as well as the Historical Band Exhibition.
Address
Via Fratelli Bandiera, 19 – Imola (BO)
Opening Hours
Saturday 10:00–18:00 (last entry 17:30)
Sunday 10:00–18:00 (last entry 17:30)
Imola - Palazzo Dal Monte Casoni
Historic palace dating back to the 15th century and expanded in the 18th century, connected to the history of the Dal Monte family. It is an elegant noble building featuring a spectacular 18th-century staircase, noble floor rooms with wall paintings by Antonio Villa, and decorative elements that tell the story of Imola’s nobility.
Address
Via Emilia, 34 – Imola (BO)
Opening Hours
Saturday 10:00–18:00 (last entry 17:30)
Sunday 10:00–18:00 (last entry 17:30)
Useful Information
Visits to the sites listed above will be possible thanks to the commitment of FAI volunteers, who will guide visitors in discovering the historical, artistic, and cultural features of each location. For details on opening hours, access procedures, and any reservations, it is recommended to consult the official FAI website or contact the FAI Delegation of Bologna.
Frequently Asked Questions about the FAI Days in Bologna
- Which sites are open for the FAI Days 2026 in Bologna?
During the weekend of March 21 and 22, 2026, Bologna will open the doors of exclusive sites thanks to the FAI Days. More information about the sites open in the province of Bologna can be found in the dedicated section of the official website.
- How can I visit the FAI sites in Bologna during the Spring Days?
To visit the sites opened by FAI, it is recommended to check the official FAI website and verify the access procedures. Some sites may require a reservation or an optional contribution to support the activities of the Italian Environmental Fund.
- Why participate in the FAI Spring Days in Bologna?
Participating in the FAI Spring Days is a unique opportunity to rediscover and promote the cultural heritage of our country, while supporting the activities of the Italian Environmental Fund in preserving and promoting Italy's beauty.
The images used in this article come from the official FAI website.
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