Biblioteca Estense, Modena

Name: Biblioteca Estense
Address: Modena, Italy

#22 among attractions in Modena

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The Biblioteca Estense, was the family library of the marquis and dukes of Este. The exact date of the library's birth is still under speculation, however it is known for certain that the library was in use during the fourteenth century. Whilst it was greatly enriched during the Renaissance years in Ferrara, the library was concretely established in Modena in the beginning of the seventeenth century. It is known as one of the most important libraries in Italy. The library is located, along with the Galleria Estense directly below its collection of artworks, in the Palazzo dei Musei in Modena. ()

Local name: Biblioteca Estense universitaria di Modena Coordinates: 44°38'53"N, 10°55'16"E

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

Nearby attractions include: Modena Cathedral, Stadio Alberto Braglia, Palazzo Ducale, Ghirlandina.

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Romanesque cathedral with a bell tower
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Stadio Alberto Braglia, Modena
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Landmark bell tower with city views
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Which popular attractions are close to Biblioteca Estense?

Nearby attractions include Galleria Estense, Modena (1 min walk), Church of Sant'Agostino, Modena (1 min walk), Auditorium Fondazione Marco Biagi, Modena (5 min walk), Chiesa di Santa Maria della Pomposa, Modena (5 min walk).

How to get to Biblioteca Estense by public transport?

The nearest stations to Biblioteca Estense:

Bus

Largo Aldo Moro • Lines: 2, 2A, 5, 5A (2 min walk)
Ospedale Sant'Agostino • Lines: 1, 1A, 1B, 4, Linea 4 (Latina/Galilei) (3 min walk)

Trolleybus

Storchi Sacro Cuore • Lines: 6 (10 min walk)
Giannone • Lines: 6 (11 min walk)

Train

Modena (16 min walk)
Modena Piazza Manzoni (28 min walk)