Palazzo Albergati in Zola Predosa

Palazzo Albergati in Zola Predosa is a grandiose country house belonging to the Bolognese family of the same name, originally from Zola, who was one of the most illustrious and representative of Bologna between the 16th and 17th centuries.

The construction was started by Girolamo Albergati, senator and ambassador from Bologna in Rome, in 1659; works that lasted for thirty years, defining the structure that can still be admired today.

Outside, the garden constitutes the extension of the geometrically delineated spaces of the cultivated countryside and testifies to the double function of the building: a holiday resort and the administration center of the landed property.

The essentiality and compactness of the exterior, reminiscent of military architecture, make the interiors of the Villa even more amazing, by contrast, with its frescoed walls and its bold architectural oddities. For example, the stairs have different shapes and the most spectacular and characteristic is the noble staircase, consisting of 3 helical ramps.

The prodigious hall of honor is also beautiful and amazing: over 30m high, it occupies 250 square meters, is surrounded by a double order of loggias and can be reached from all apartments and terraces.

In the 18th century Francesco Albergati used it as a theater for his own performances, by Voltaire and Goldoni (who was a guest in the Villa and wrote 5 comedies on purpose).

The Villa was visited by many illustrious guests: writers, such as Goldoni and Alfieri, politicians, such as James III of England, and historians, such as Giacomo Casanova.

Palazzo Albergati opens its magnificent rooms for initiatives such as Autumn and Spring Brunches (all Autumn and Spring Sundays) and Summer Thursdays (Thursdays in July and August) or for other cultural events and events . It is also possible to organize private and corporate events.

For further information on the events, you can also consult the website: www.albergati.com