Within the city of Bologna, one finds the oldest university in the world. The Palazzo Poggi houses this special higher education establishment. Founded in 1088, the expansive education offered at the university attracted students from countries around the globe. In fact, discovering some of the first students of the school can be determined by examining the numerous coat of arms dispersed throughout the structure. While studying at this location, students were taught multiple subjects including law, philosophy, and the sciences. The interior pictures above illustrate one of the famous classrooms where anatomy courses were instructed by strict professors. The class would last for 24 hours with no break for food or restroom visits. Additionally, the best student had the honor of dissecting a human cadaver on the central table. To add more tension in this situation, religious leaders observed and interrupted the class when instructors became to progressive with their lesson. The overall experience must have been more stressful than our most strenuous courses. However, the incredible education received at this establishment was well worth the heavy work load. Today, the palace functions as a library and museum exhibit space for the University of Bologna.
Patrick Lee
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