This is a lesser known gem -- really, double gem -- in Bologna's historical center. It consists of the restored Oratorio of San Colombano which now houses the Tagliavini collection of historical musical instruments. The instruments are interesting, with particular emphasis on keyboard instruments. The Oratorio itself, however, was of most interest to us. There are wonderful frescoes, nicely restored;...
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San Colombano - Tagliavini Collection
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If you turn left into Via Manzoni after visiting Palazzo Fava, behind the Hotel Baglioni (recently renamed the Grand Hotel Majestic, facing the Cathedral of S. Pietro in Via Indipendenza), it is easy to get to San Colombano, a church that is part of the Genus Bononiae series of museums. We had the good fortune not only to visit the...
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The Tagliavini collection of historical instruments is housed in an interesting collection of very old buildings. Some of these instruments date back to the 16th century and many are regularly played.
Some of the older keyboard instruments have beautiful painted decoration.
When we visited, someone was singing and accompanying themselves on a harpsichord, making our visit very special. There is...
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