Festivities for the Kings of Spain at the Royal College of Spain in Bologna: Ephemeral Monuments and Solemn and Triomphal Ceremonies in Settecento

Abstract

The Royal College of Spain in Bologna also participated in the festive culture of the modern age, celebrating and narrating the most important anniversaries of the Spanish monarchy. These events changed for a few days the image of the College, since for the occasion provided sumptuous monuments, highlighting the burial mounds were erected in the church of the College to honor the memory of the kings of Spain, especially during the funeral of Carlos II and Felipe V.

Keywords

• Collegio
• Spagna
• Bologna
• Festa
• Cenotafio
• Riti funebri