Sasso Marconi: storia, orari e consigli per la visita.
History
Sasso Marconi takes its name from the cliff overlooking the confluence of the Reno and Setta rivers and from Guglielmo Marconi, who spent his youth here. In the hamlet of Pontecchio Marconi stands Villa Griffone, the family residence where in 1895, in the so-called 'silkworm room', the future Nobel laureate perfected his wireless telegraphy system.
Did you know…
- Marconi received the Nobel Prize in Physics in 1909.
- The mausoleum was inaugurated in 1941 and is the work of architect Marcello Piacentini.
Practical information
| Hours | Villa Griffone and the Marconi Museum: mainly open by appointment and during guided tours organised by the Marconi Foundation. Check current hours at museomarconi.it. |
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| Ticket | Paid entry for guided museum tours; check current rates on the Foundation's website. |
| Accessibility | The villa's park is mostly flat. |
| Getting there | By train from Bologna Centrale (Porrettana line, Pontecchio Marconi/Sasso Marconi stop), about 20 minutes. By car via the SS64. |
Tips for your visit
- Book the guided tour in advance: museum access is often on specific time slots, not free walk-in.
Frequently asked questions
The Marconi Museum with original instruments and a reconstruction of the first laboratory, the scientist's Mausoleum, and the historic park.