Palazzo della Mercanzia - Bologna, Italy
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N 44° 29.619 E 011° 20.794
32T E 686568 N 4929382
The Palazzo della Mercanzia, also called the Loggia dei Mercanti or Palazzo del Carrobbio, is located in the homonymous square on the city of Bologna.
Waymark Code: WMM016
Location: Emilia–Romagna, Italy
Date Posted: 06/25/2014
Views: 5
At the location there is a plaque that reads:
"Eretto a partire dal 1384, sotto la direzione di Antonio di Vincenzo e di Lorenzo da Bagnomarino, fu destinato ad uffici della dogana con una loggia per lo scarico delle merci. L'edificio fu restaurato da Alfonso Rubbiani (1887-89). Negli oculi della facciata tardo-gotica copie delle statue in pietra calcarea della Giustizia e dei santi protettori della città, eseguite da seguaci dei Dalle Masegne, ora presso il Museo Civico Medievale. "
English translation:
"Built starting in 1384 under the direction of Antonio di Vincenzo and Lorenzo da Bagnomarino, he was assigned to the customs office with a loggia for unloading of goods. The building was restored by Alfonso Rubbiani (1887-89). Oculi in the late-Gothic facade copies of limestone statues of Justice and of the patron saints of the city, carried out by followers of the Dalle Masegne, now at the Medieval Civic Museum"
The "Official Tourism" URL link to the attraction: [Web Link]
Approximate amount of time needed to fully experience the attraction: Up to 1 hour
Transportation options to the attraction: Personal Vehicle or Public Transportation
The attraction’s own URL: Not listed
Hours of Operation: Not listed
Admission Prices: Not listed
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