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14th century onwards, including a number of important canvases by the late-16th-century
Carracci cousins Ludovico, Agostino and Annibale.
Among the founding fathers of Italian baroque art, the Carraccis were deeply influen-
ced by the Counter-Reformation sweeping through Italy in the latter half of the 16th cen-
tury. Much of their work is religious and their imagery is often highly charged and emo-
tional, designed to appeal to the piety of the viewing public. Works to look out for include
Ludovico's
Madonna Bargellini
, the
Comunione di San Girolamo
(Communion of St
Jerome) by Agostino and the
Madonna di San Ludovico
by Annibale. Elsewhere in the
gallery you'll find several works by Giotto, as well as Raphael's
Estasi di Santa Cecilia
(Ecstasy of St Cecilia). El Greco and Titian are also represented, but by comparatively
little-known works.
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North of Piazza Maggiore
MAMbo
(Museo d'Arte Moderna di Bologna;
www.mambo-bologna.org
; Via Don Minzoni 14; adult/reduced €6/4;
noon-6pm Tue, Wed & Fri, to 8pm Thu, Sat & Sun)
Avant-gardes, atheists and people who've
had their fill of dark religious art can seek solace in one of Bologna's newer museums
(opened 2007) housed in a cavernous former municipal bakery. Its permanent and rotating
exhibits showcase the work of up-and-coming Italian artists. Entrance to the permanent
collection is free on Wednesday.
ART GALLERY
Activities
Hammam Bleu
SPA
( 051 58 01 62;
www.hammam.it
;
Vicolo Barbazzi 4; noon-10pm Mon-Fri, 11am-7pm Sat & Sun)
If the tranquillity of all those churches hasn't calmed you down, try this Turkish bath in
the historic centre. Prices start at €50 for a half-hour rub-down or €40 for just the spa fa-
cilities (steam room, sauna, jacuzzi).
Courses
La Vecchia Scuola Bolognese
COOKING
