Museo Benedetta Bianchi Porro
Small museum in Dovadola dedicated to Benedetta Bianchi Porro, with handwritten letters, bibliography and artworks inspired by her life.
Have only individual sections read aloud
About the museum
The museum is dedicated to Benedetta Bianchi Porro, born in Dovadola in 1936 and died in Sirmione in 1964. It is located in the centre of the village, in a building once owned by Antonio Raineri Biscia (1780–1839).
The rooms hold letters written by Benedetta, which visitors can read in her own handwriting, a rich bibliography devoted to her, and artworks by artists inspired by her story, including Pietro Annigoni, Angelo Biancini, Francesco Messina, Antonio Berti, Primo Conti, Pericle Fazzini, Bruno Innocenti, Romano Stefanelli and Marcello Tommasi.
Highlights
- Handwritten letters by Benedetta Bianchi Porro
- Extensive bibliography on her life
- Works by Annigoni, Messina, Fazzini, Conti and other artists
- Visitors per year
- approx. 150
Admission & discounts
Admission is free.
Free admission.
Accessibility
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Kids & families
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Getting there & parking
The museum is in the centre of Dovadola and can be reached on foot or by car. Benedetta’s remains rest in the abbey of Sant’Andrea, about 1 km from the centre.
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Events & venue rental
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Plan your visit
| Good to know | To visit the museum, book by phone on the number given by the Forlì tourist office (340 937 3444). |
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