Biblioteca Nazionale Marciana, Venice

Name: Biblioteca Nazionale Marciana
Address: Piazzetta San Marco San Marco n. 7, Venice, 30124, Italy
Telephone: +39 335 638 9551

#138 among attractions in Venice

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Facts and practical information

The Marciana Library or Library of Saint Mark is a public library in Venice, Italy. It is one of the earliest surviving public libraries and repositories for manuscripts in Italy and holds one of the world's most significant collections of classical texts. It is named after St Mark, the patron saint of the city. ()

Local name: Biblioteca nazionale Marciana Established: 1468 (556 years ago)Architectural style: RenaissanceCoordinates: 45°26'0"N, 12°20'21"E

Address

Piazzetta San Marco San Marco n. 7San MarcoVenice 30124 Italy

Contact

+39 335 638 9551

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Day trips

Biblioteca Nazionale Marciana – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Piazza San Marco, Doge's Palace, Horses of Saint Mark, Museo Correr.

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Monuments and statues
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Biblioteca Nazionale Marciana open?

Biblioteca Nazionale Marciana is open:

Monday 8 am - 7 pm
Tuesday 8 am - 7 pm
Wednesday 8 am - 7 pm
Thursday 8 am - 7 pm
Friday 8 am - 7 pm
Saturday 8 am - 1:30 am
Sunday closed

Which popular attractions are close to Biblioteca Nazionale Marciana?

Nearby attractions include Zecca of Venice, Venice (1 min walk), Columns of San Marco and San Todaro, Venice (1 min walk), Venice National Archaeological Museum, Venice (1 min walk), St Mark's Campanile, Venice (2 min walk).

How to get to Biblioteca Nazionale Marciana by public transport?

The nearest stations to Biblioteca Nazionale Marciana:

Ferry

San Marco Giardinetti • Lines: 2, A, B (3 min walk)
San Marco Vallaresso • Lines: 1 (4 min walk)

Bus

Venezia B1 • Lines: 10, 19, 72 (26 min walk)
Venezia A1 • Lines: 5 (27 min walk)

Tram

Piazzale Roma • Lines: T1 (27 min walk)

Train

Venezia Santa Lucia (27 min walk)
Piazzale Roma (29 min walk)