Biblioteca comunale dell'Archiginnasio, Bologna

Name: Biblioteca comunale dell'Archiginnasio
Address: 1 Piazza Galvani, Bologna, Italy

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Biblioteca comunale dell'Archiginnasio, Bologna

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The Biblioteca comunale dell'Archiginnasio is a public library in Bologna, Italy. It is located inside the Palace of the Archiginnasio in Bologna since 1838, when a section of the building was destined to preserve the books collected from the closure of the religious orders made by Napoleon. The increase of the collections was pursued by purchasing and by donations from eminent people and scholars of Bologna, among them the cardinal Giuseppe Mezzofanti, Giovanni Gozzadini, Marco Minghetti, Giovanni Pascoli, Jacob Moleschott, Luigi Serra, Laura Bassi, Aurelio Saffi, Riccardo Bacchelli, Pelagio Palagi. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 44°29'32"N, 11°20'36"E

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1 Piazza GalvaniSanto Stefano (Galvani)Bologna Italy

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Biblioteca comunale dell'Archiginnasio – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Archiginnasio of Bologna, Fountain of Neptune, Palazzo Re Enzo, Palazzo dei Banchi.

~50 ftNE
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Biblioteca comunale dell'Archiginnasio?

Nearby attractions include Archiginnasio of Bologna, Bologna (1 min walk), Anatomical theatre of the Archiginnasio, Bologna (1 min walk), Archaeological Museum, Bologna (1 min walk), San Petronio, Bologna (2 min walk).

How to get to Biblioteca comunale dell'Archiginnasio by public transport?

The nearest stations to Biblioteca comunale dell'Archiginnasio:

Bus

Piazza Galvani • Lines: 29, A (1 min walk)
Piazza Cavour • Lines: 13, 16, 29, 51, 52, 59, 90, 96, A (3 min walk)

Trolleybus

Farini • Lines: 13 (2 min walk)
Rizzoli • Lines: 13, 14 (5 min walk)

Train

Bologna Zanolini (23 min walk)
Bologna Centrale (25 min walk)