Biblioteca Nazionale Vittorio Emanuele III, Naples

Name: Biblioteca Nazionale Vittorio Emanuele III
Address: Piazza Plebiscito 1 - Palazzo Reale-, Naples, 80100, Italy
Telephone: +39 081 781 9381

#261 among attractions in Naples

Vernacular architecture, Library

Biblioteca Nazionale Vittorio Emanuele III

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Facts and practical information

The Biblioteca nazionale Vittorio Emanuele III is a national library of Italy. It occupies the eastern wing of the 18th-century Palazzo Reale in Naples, at 1 Piazza del Plebiscito, and has entrances from piazza Trieste e Trento. It is funded and organised by the Direzione Generale per i Beni Librari and the Ministero per i Beni e le Attività Culturali. ()

Local name: Biblioteca nazionale Vittorio Emanuele III Established: 1790 (234 years ago)Coordinates: 40°50'13"N, 14°15'4"E

Address

Piazza Plebiscito 1 - Palazzo Reale-Municipalità 1 (San Ferdinando)Naples 80100 Italy

Contact

+39 081 781 9381

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Day trips

Biblioteca Nazionale Vittorio Emanuele III – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Palazzo Reale, Galleria Umberto I, Castel Nuovo, Piazza del Plebiscito.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Biblioteca Nazionale Vittorio Emanuele III open?

Biblioteca Nazionale Vittorio Emanuele III is open:

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

Which popular attractions are close to Biblioteca Nazionale Vittorio Emanuele III?

Nearby attractions include Palazzo Reale, Naples (1 min walk), Teatro di San Carlo, Naples (2 min walk), Museo del Corallo, Naples (3 min walk), Chiesa di San Ferdinando, Naples (4 min walk).

How to get to Biblioteca Nazionale Vittorio Emanuele III by public transport?

The nearest stations to Biblioteca Nazionale Vittorio Emanuele III:

Bus

City Sightseeing - Capolinea • Lines: A, B (3 min walk)
San Carlo - Galleria Umberto I • Lines: R2 (3 min walk)

Metro

Municipio • Lines: 1, 6 (6 min walk)
Chiaia - Monte di Dio • Lines: 6 (9 min walk)

Train

Augusteo (6 min walk)
Corso Vittorio Emanuele (12 min walk)

Tram

Via Colombo - Porto • Lines: 1, 4 (8 min walk)
Via Marina - Orefici • Lines: 1, 4 (18 min walk)

Light rail

Napoli Porta Nolana • Lines: 12, 13, 14, 7, 9 (33 min walk)
Napoli Garibaldi • Lines: 12, 13, 14, 7, 9 (39 min walk)