Biblioteca Queriniana, Brescia

Name: Biblioteca Queriniana
Address: Via Giuseppe Mazzini, 1, Brescia, 25121, Italy

#45 among attractions in Brescia

Baroque architecture, Library, Vernacular architecture

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The Biblioteca Queriniana is a public library with a rich collection of ancient manuscripts, located on Via Giuseppe Mazzini in Brescia, region of Lombardy, Italy. The library was founded in 1747 and owes the nucleus of its collection to Cardinal Angelo Maria Querini. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 45°32'18"N, 10°13'23"E

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Via Giuseppe Mazzini, 1Brescia 25121 Italy

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Biblioteca Queriniana – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Old Cathedral, Tempio Capitolino, Broletto, New Cathedral.

~470 ftW
Church, Romanesque architecture
Old Cathedral, Brescia
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Tempio Capitolino, Brescia
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~490 ftNW
Romanesque architecture, Architecture, Historical place
Broletto, Brescia
3 min walk • Nestled in the historic heart of Brescia, Italy, the Broletto is a testament to the city's rich medieval heritage. With its origins dating back to the 12th century, the Broletto served as the seat of the city's government, standing as a symbol of political authority...
~340 ftNW
Church, Baroque architecture
New Cathedral, Brescia
2 min walk • The New Cathedral, also known as the Duomo Nuovo, is a monumental emblem of Brescia, a city rich in history and culture located in the Lombardy region of Italy. This church stands as a testament to the grandeur of Italian Baroque architecture, and its construction...
~1530 ftSE
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Pinacoteca Tosio Martinengo, Brescia
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~350 ftNW
Church
Basilica of San Pietro de Dom, Brescia
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~1170 ftNW
City hall
Palazzo della Loggia, Brescia
6 min walk • Palazzo della Loggia is a Renaissance palace situated in the eponymous piazza in Brescia.
~1140 ftW
Church, Historical place, Sacred and religious sites
Sant'Agata, Brescia
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~1100 ftS
Church, Baroque architecture
Sant'Alessandro, Brescia
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~1270 ftNW
Museum, Specialty museum, Art museum
Diocesan Museum of Brescia, Brescia
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~810 ftE
Church, Sacred and religious sites
San Clemente, Brescia
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Biblioteca Queriniana open?

Biblioteca Queriniana is open:

Monday closed
Tuesday 8:30 am - 6 pm
Wednesday 8:30 am - 6 pm
Thursday 8:30 am - 6 pm
Friday 8:30 am - 6 pm
Saturday 8:38 am - 12:30 pm
Sunday closed

Which popular attractions are close to Biblioteca Queriniana?

Nearby attractions include New Cathedral, Brescia (2 min walk), Basilica of San Pietro de Dom, Brescia (2 min walk), San Marco Evangelista, Brescia (2 min walk), Old Cathedral, Brescia (3 min walk).

How to get to Biblioteca Queriniana by public transport?

The nearest stations to Biblioteca Queriniana:

Bus

Via Carlo Cattaneo 22 • Lines: 18 (2 min walk)
Via Mazzini n 3 • Lines: 10, 11, 17, 2, 6 (2 min walk)

Metro

Vittoria • Lines: Metropolitana (6 min walk)
San Faustino • Lines: Metropolitana (13 min walk)

Train

Brescia (17 min walk)