Biblioteca Malatestiana, Cesena

Name: Biblioteca Malatestiana
Address: Cesena, Italy
Telephone: +39 0547 610892

#8 among attractions in Cesena

Top attraction, History museum, Library

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Facts and practical information

The Malatestiana Library, also known as the Malatesta Novello Library, is a public library in the city of Cesena in northern Italy. Purpose-built from 1447 to 1452 and opened in 1454, and named after the local aristocrat Malatesta Novello, it is significant for being the first civic library in Europe, i.e. belonging to the commune rather than the church or a noble family, and open to the general public. The library was inscribed in UNESCO's Memory of the World Register in 2005. ()

Alternative names: Opened: 15 August 1454 (570 years ago)Coordinates: 44°8'20"N, 12°14'37"E

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Cesena Italy

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+39 0547 610892

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

Nearby attractions include: Orogel Stadium Dino Manuzzi, Carisport, Abbazia di Santa Maria del Monte, Palazzo Ghini.

0.9 miE
Arenas and stadiums, Sport venue, Football
Orogel Stadium Dino Manuzzi, Cesena
24 min walk • Nestled in the quaint city of Cesena, Italy, the Orogel Stadium Dino Manuzzi stands as a prominent venue for sports and entertainment. This stadium, with a seating capacity of approximately 23,860, is a central hub for football enthusiasts and a site of significant...
0.9 miNW
Arenas and stadiums, Theater, Sport venue
Carisport, Cesena
25 min walk • Carisport is a versatile sports arena nestled in the heart of Cesena, a charming city located in the Emilia-Romagna region of Italy. Known for its dynamic atmosphere and modern facilities, Carisport serves as a pivotal location for a wide array of events, ranging from...
0.7 miSE
Church, Monastery
Abbazia di Santa Maria del Monte, Cesena
19 min walk • The Abbey of Santa Maria del Monte is a Benedictine monastery in Cesena, Italy. This imposing building stands on the Colle Spaziano.
~520 ftE
Historical place, Architecture, Historic walking areas
Palazzo Ghini, Cesena
3 min walk • The Palazzo Ghini is a palace of the aristocratic Ghini family in Cesena, Italy. Located in Corso Sozzi, it is the best known of the five palaces of the same family. Its location in the old center of Cesena has been the site of many archeological finds indicating that several Roman buildings stood there in the 3rd–2nd centuries BC.
~1310 ftSW
Historical place, View point, Forts and castles
Rocca Malatestiana, Cesena
7 min walk • The Rocca Malatestiana is a fortress in Cesena, Italy. The current structure is the third fortress built in the place, near the ruins of the two previous ones, of late-Roman and medieval age. The fortress, one of the most imposing in Romagna, has a court and two central towers, called the "Male" and the "Female".
~680 ftSE
Church
Cesena Cathedral, Cesena
4 min walk • Cesena Cathedral is a Roman Catholic cathedral dedicated to Saint John the Baptist in the city of Cesena, Italy. It has been the episcopal seat of the present Diocese of Cesena-Sarsina since 1986, and was previously that of the Diocese of Cesena.
~730 ftSW
Monuments and statues, Square
Piazza del Popolo, Cesena
4 min walk • The Piazza del Popolo is located at the heart of Cesena, and offers some of the most interesting town sights. In the middle of the square there stands the Fontana del Masini. On the southern side of the square there stands the Palazzo Comunale.
0.6 miSW
Historic walking areas, Historical place, Bridge
Ponte Vecchio, Cesena
16 min walk • The Ponte Vecchio also known as the Ponte Clemente, is the oldest bridge in Cesena and a symbol of the city. The bridge spans the River Savio at one of its narrowest points. Construction work began around 1733 on the order of Pope Clement XII.
~1630 ftSE
Concerts and shows, Theater, Opera
Teatro Alessandro Bonci, Cesena
8 min walk • The Teatro Comunale Alessandro Bonci is an opera house in Cesena, Italy. The Bonci Theatre was built on the site of the old Spada Theatre starting in August 1843 on a design by the architect Vincenzo Ghinelli and was opened on 15 August 1846.
~1420 ftSW
Church
San Domenico Church, Cesena
7 min walk • San Domenico is a Roman Catholic church located on Viale Mazzoni, 32 in Cesena, region of Emilia-Romagna, Italy.
~1170 ftS
Church, Baroque architecture
St. Augustine Church, Cesena
6 min walk • Sant'Agostino is a Baroque-style Roman Catholic church located on Via Scevola Riceputi #1, in Cesena, region of Emilia-Romagna, Italy.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Biblioteca Malatestiana open?

Biblioteca Malatestiana is open:

Monday closed
Tuesday 9 am - 7 pm
Wednesday 9 am - 7 pm
Thursday 9 am - 7 pm
Friday 9 am - 7 pm
Saturday 9 am - 7 pm
Sunday 4 pm - 8 pm

Which popular attractions are close to Biblioteca Malatestiana?

Nearby attractions include Palazzo del Ridotto, Cesena (2 min walk), Chiesa Santuario del Suffragio, Cesena (2 min walk), Palazzo Ghini, Cesena (3 min walk), Cesena Cathedral, Cesena (4 min walk).

How to get to Biblioteca Malatestiana by public transport?

The nearest stations to Biblioteca Malatestiana:

Bus

Papa • Lines: 4 (2 min walk)
Duomo • Lines: 4 (3 min walk)

Train

Cesena (14 min walk)