Biblioteca Civica Angelo Mai, Bergamo

Name: Biblioteca Civica Angelo Mai
Address: Piazza Vecchia 15, Bergamo, 24129, Italy
Telephone: +39 035 399430

#28 among attractions in Bergamo

Architecture, Library, Vernacular architecture

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est. 1760) of, is a founded by. Its headquarters occupy the Palazzo Nuovo di Bergamo on the Piazza Vecchia. ()

Local name: Biblioteca civica Angelo Mai Coordinates: 45°42'15"N, 9°39'48"E

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Piazza Vecchia 15Bergamo 24129 Italy

Contact

+39 035 399430

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Biblioteca Civica Angelo Mai – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

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Sport venue, Sport
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1137 church with gilded baroque interior
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Museum, Specialty museum, History museum
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~1050 ftNW
Museum, Science museum, Natural history museum
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Historic cathedral with notable art
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Prominent art museum with a gift shop
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~440 ftSW
Grand 15th-century chapel with frescoes
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~1470 ftE
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0.7 miSE
Theater, Concerts and shows
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~1380 ftE
Church
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~1970 ftNW
Garden with over 900 plant species
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Biblioteca Civica Angelo Mai open?

Biblioteca Civica Angelo Mai is open:

Monday 8:45 am - 5:30 pm
Tuesday 8:45 am - 5:30 pm
Wednesday 8:45 am - 5:30 pm
Thursday 8:45 am - 5:30 pm
Friday 8:45 am - 5:30 pm
Saturday 8:45 am - 1 pm
Sunday closed

Which popular attractions are close to Biblioteca Civica Angelo Mai?

Nearby attractions include Fontana Contarini, Bergamo (1 min walk), Palazzo della Ragione, Bergamo (2 min walk), Bergamo Cathedral, Bergamo (2 min walk), Venetian Works of Defence between the 16th and 17th centuries: Stato da Terra – Western Stato da Mar, Bergamo (2 min walk).

How to get to Biblioteca Civica Angelo Mai by public transport?

The nearest stations to Biblioteca Civica Angelo Mai:

Train

Bergamo Alta (4 min walk)
Bergamo Bassa (7 min walk)

Bus

668 • Lines: 1A (7 min walk)
Bergamo • Lines: B, B10a (20 min walk)

Light rail

Bergamo FS • Lines: T1 (29 min walk)