The museum tells about the flourishing history of Bolzano as an important commercial centre between the North and the South
Image gallery: Bolzano Mercantile Museum
Between the Arcades and the Via Argentieri road there's the only Renaissance building of the town, the Mercantile Palace, built according to plans of the architect Francesco Perotti from Verona between 1708 and 1727. Until the middle of the 19th century, it served as Market Court, a public office established in 1635 by Claudia de Medici to resolve disputes between traders from different countries. Afterwards - until 1979 - it was the seat of the Bolzano Chamber of Commerce.
Nowadays, the palatial building with its winding staircase outside houses the Mercantile Museum. It shows the stunning beauty of the palace with its precious original furniture - the magnificent stairway inside, the Assembly Hall, the Council Room and the Hall of Honour - as well as innumerable objects, paintings, original documents and cloth samples. They tell about the strategic role of Bolzano as commercial town and important trading centre between the North and the South, between Central Europe and Italy. By the way: On special occasions such as the International Museum Day the Mercantile Palace opens also its three medieval cellars. Impressive!
Contact info
- Via Argentieri 6/Via Portici 39 - 39100 - Bolzano / Bozen
- Guided tours or visits upon reservation.
- +39 0471 945702
- mm@camcom.bz.it
Opening times
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Admission
€ 7.00 adults
€ 4.00 seniors 60+
€ 4.00 groups (10 and more persons)
€ 2.00 students (6-26 years)
free for children under 6 years
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family ticket:
€ 14.00 2 adults with children (up to 16 years)
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guided tour:
€ 70.00 flat rate
€ 5.00 audio guide
More information
The Bolzano Mercantile Museum stays open from Monday to Saturday all year round, Sunday rest day. It remains closed on public holidays. For groups and school classes it is accessible on request also outside the opening hours (free for school classes during the opening hours).
