Bologna: Archiginnasio.

“The Archiginnasio of Bologna is one of the most important buildings in the city; once the main building of the University of Bologna, it currently houses the Archiginnasio Municipal Library.

“The construction of the Archiginnasio dates back to the 16th century, when Piazza Maggiore was drastically remodeled under papal orders. The goal of this project was to create a single place where various faculties, which at a that time were dispersed throughout the city, could be taught.”