Museo di Zoologia (Museum of Zoology), Bologna
Bologna's Zoological Museum offers a delightful surprise for visitors exploring the city. Focused on the study of zoology as a natural science, it displays an extensive collection of taxidermy animals, including seals, rhinoceroses, penguins, ostriches, and a diverse array of species from across the globe.
Upon entering the grand hall, visitors are drawn by a remarkable specimen—an impressive sunfish (Mola mola) discovered off the Romagna coast in the 1940s. The second floor is dedicated to comparative anatomy, featuring displays such as a life-size whale skeleton, while the third floor houses an anthropology exhibit.
One of the museum's standout features is its accessibility, as visitors can explore its entirety in a relatively short span of time, and admission is free. With a prime location in the heart of the city, visitors have the opportunity to seamlessly combine a visit here with other nearby attractions, maximizing their exploration of Bologna's cultural offerings.
Upon entering the grand hall, visitors are drawn by a remarkable specimen—an impressive sunfish (Mola mola) discovered off the Romagna coast in the 1940s. The second floor is dedicated to comparative anatomy, featuring displays such as a life-size whale skeleton, while the third floor houses an anthropology exhibit.
One of the museum's standout features is its accessibility, as visitors can explore its entirety in a relatively short span of time, and admission is free. With a prime location in the heart of the city, visitors have the opportunity to seamlessly combine a visit here with other nearby attractions, maximizing their exploration of Bologna's cultural offerings.
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Museo di Zoologia (Museum of Zoology) on Map
Sight Name: Museo di Zoologia (Museum of Zoology)
Sight Location: Bologna, Italy (See walking tours in Bologna)
Sight Type: Museum/Gallery
Sight Location: Bologna, Italy (See walking tours in Bologna)
Sight Type: Museum/Gallery
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