Bo Palace
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4 sections · tap a section for its opening lines1Orientation
We now arrive at the Palazzo del Bo, or the Bo Palace, the historic seat of the University of Padua. This is not just any university; founded in 1222, it is one of the oldest in the world, born from a group of students and…
Listen in the app2The Anatomical Theatre: Mapping the Human Mystery
Perhaps the most significant 'hidden secret' within the Bo Palace is the world’s oldest permanent anatomical theatre, built in 1595. This remarkable wooden structure, designed in the shape of an inverted cone, allowed students to…
Listen in the app3Galileo’s Legacy and the Aula Magna
The presence of Galileo Galilei looms large over the Bo Palace. He held the chair of mathematics here from 1592 to 1610, and his influence is palpable in the 'Aula Magna' (the Great Hall) and the 'Sala dei Quaranta' (Room of the…
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Leaving the Bo Palace, one cannot help but feel a sense of humility. This building has seen the transition from the medieval world to the modern age, hosting the minds that charted the human body and the distant stars. …
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What is Bo Palace?
Bo Palace is a place with 4 story sections on Tellby. You can read the opening of each section on this page; the sound plays in the app.
| Type | Activity |
|---|---|
| Story sections | 4 |
| Text language | English |
| Coordinates | 45.4068, 11.8778 |
| Last updated |
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