Biblioteca Augusta, Perugia

Name: Biblioteca Augusta
Address: Via Delle Prome, 15, Perugia, Italy

#25 among attractions in Perugia

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The Biblioteca Augusta is a public library in Perugia, Italy, founded by Prospero Podiani. It opened in 1623, housed in the former Palazzo Meniconi on the Piazza Piccola. It currently operates from the Palazzo Conestabile della Staffa in the Porta Sole area of the city. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 43°6'49"N, 12°23'26"E

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Via Delle Prome, 15Perugia Italy

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

Nearby attractions include: Palazzo dei Priori, Galleria Nazionale dell'Umbria, Fontana Maggiore, Palazzo della Provincia e della Prefettura.

~900 ftSW
Palace, Gothic architecture, Architecture
Palazzo dei Priori, Perugia
5 min walk • The Palazzo dei Priori, nestled in the heart of Perugia, Italy, is a quintessential example of Italian medieval architecture and stands as a testament to the city's rich history. Dating back to the 13th century, this palatial structure has served as the seat of civic...
~890 ftSW
Local artworks in medieval palace
Galleria Nazionale dell'Umbria, Perugia
5 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Perugia, Italy, the Galleria Nazionale dell'Umbria is a treasure trove of Italian art, offering an in-depth look into the region's cultural and artistic history. Housed in the grand Palazzo dei Priori, this museum showcases a vast collection...
~710 ftSW
Medieval fountain with fancy reliefs
Fontana Maggiore, Perugia
4 min walk • The Fontana Maggiore is a pivotal historical landmark nestled in the heart of Perugia, Italy. Constructed between 1275 and 1278, this medieval fountain is not merely a source of water but a monument rich with artistic and cultural significance.
~1960 ftS
Palace
Palazzo della Provincia e della Prefettura, Perugia
10 min walk • The Palazzo della Provincia e della Prefettura is a public palace of Perugia built over the ruin of the Rocca Paolina.
~330 ftS
Museum, History museum, Specialty museum
Pozzo Etrusco, Perugia
2 min walk • The Etruscan Well, also known as "Sorbello well" from the name of the noble family which still owns the mansion which includes the structure, is located in the old town of Perugia.
~440 ftSW
Gothic cathedral with adjacent museum
Perugia Cathedral, Perugia
3 min walk • Perugia Cathedral is a Roman Catholic cathedral in Perugia, Umbria, central Italy, dedicated to Saint Lawrence. Formerly the seat of the bishops and archbishops of Perugia, it has been since 1986 the archiepiscopal seat of the Archdiocese of Perugia-Città della Pieve.
~310 ftS
Church
Church of the Compagnia della morte, Perugia
2 min walk • The Church of the Compagnia della Morte or Church of the Compagnia dell'Orazione e della Buona Morte is a church in the center of the Italian city of Perugia. It is located in Piazza Piccinino, a few steps from the Cathedral, in the district of Porta Sole.
~1010 ftSW
Gothic architecture, Museum, Art museum
Collegio del Cambio, Perugia
5 min walk • The Collegio del Cambio, is the historic seat of the exchange guild in the Palazzo dei Priori in the city of Perugia, Italy. It was built between 1452 and 1457 and now houses a number of artistic masterpieces.
~1640 ftS
Palace
Palazzo Donini, Perugia
8 min walk • Palazzo Donini is an Italian noble palace of the XVIII century located in Perugia in Piazza Italia 96, it's the centre of the Regional Council of Region of Umbria.
~430 ftS
Ruins, Historical place, Museum
Arco Etrusco, Perugia
3 min walk • The Etruscan Arch or Arch of Augustus or Augustus Gate is one of eight gates in the Etruscan wall of Perusia, known today as Perugia. It is one of the only two surviving gates along with the Porta Marzia to the south.
~1980 ftS
43°6'30"N • 12°23'20"E
Porta Marzia, Perugia
10 min walk • Historical place, City gate

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Biblioteca Augusta?

Nearby attractions include Church of the Compagnia della morte, Perugia (2 min walk), Pozzo Etrusco, Perugia (2 min walk), Arco Etrusco, Perugia (3 min walk), Perugia Cathedral, Perugia (3 min walk).

How to get to Biblioteca Augusta by public transport?

The nearest stations to Biblioteca Augusta:

Bus

P.za Fortebraccio • Lines: C, C2, F (3 min walk)
Piazza Cavallotti • Lines: C (4 min walk)

Train

Pincetto (6 min walk)
Cupa (10 min walk)