Established in 1938, this museum – closed through to 2023 for restoration after suffering earthquake damage in 2012 – is home to the most important collection of art by belle époque Ferrarese master Giovanni Boldini, including over 1000 works of pastels, watercolours, drawings and engravings.
Museo Giovanni Boldini
Ferrara
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