Donne di Bologna. Una guida delle donne che hanno fatto la storia di Bologna - Maria Benassi
Presentazione libro
Book presentation in Italian only
To mark the L’Eredità delle Donne 2026 festival in Bologna, Reggio Emilia, Ravenna and at the historic venue in Florence, from 20–25 November 2026, Palazzo Pepoli will host the launch of the book “Donne di Bologna. A guide to the women who shaped the history of Bologna” (Alessandro Costenaro Editore, 2026), written by Maria Benassi.
“There are stories that remain untold for years, until someone goes back to seek them out. Every woman featured in these pages has shifted the starting point, expanding the freedom of those who would come after her.”
The book explores women’s contributions to history, culture and Bolognese society, highlighting figures, places and journeys that are often overlooked but fundamental to understanding the region’s identity.
The discussion will be moderated by Claudia Maltese, on behalf of Fondazione Bologna Welcome
The event, which is free to attend and curated by the author, will take place on Saturday 21 November at 5.00 pm in the Sala della Cultura at Palazzo Pepoli, also known as the Sala delle Donne due to the presence of twelve terracotta busts depicting twelve illustrious women from Bologna’s history.
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Don’t miss all the events scheduled at Palazzo Pepoli for the L’Eredità delle Donne 2026 festival!
- 22 November, 5.00 pm – Fuori Museo: Women of Bologna
Guided tour with Maria Benassi, author of the book “Women of Bologna” ➝ Find out more - 23 November, 5.00 pm – Edith Tudor Hart – between photography and espionage
Guided tour with Vittoria Mainoldi, curator of the exhibition ➝ Find out more
Information for your visit
Tickets
Free admission, booking required
What's included
Does not include admission to the museum
Cancellation policy
Cancellation with refund or change in the booking possible up to 24 hours before the scheduled start of the activity
