Biblioteca Casanatense, Rome

Name: Biblioteca Casanatense
Address: 52 Via di Sant'Ignazio, Rome, Italy
Telephone: +39 06 697 6031

#709 among attractions in Rome

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Facts and practical information

The Biblioteca Casanatense is a large historic library in Rome, Italy, named in honour of Cardinal Girolamo Casanate whose private library is at its roots. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 41°53'55"N, 12°28'46"E

Address

52 Via di Sant'IgnazioPignaRome Italy

Contact

+39 06 697 6031

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

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Biblioteca Casanatense?

Nearby attractions include Sant'Ignazio, Rome (1 min walk), Peroni Brewery, Rome (2 min walk), San Macuto, Rome (2 min walk), Palazzo Gabrielli-Borromeo, Rome (2 min walk).

How to get to Biblioteca Casanatense by public transport?

The nearest stations to Biblioteca Casanatense:

Bus

Corso/Minghetti • Lines: 160, 492, 51, 62, 63, 83, 85, C3, n12, n25, n4, n5 (3 min walk)
Corso/SS. Apostoli • Lines: 160, 492, 51, 62, 63, 80, 83, 85, C3, n12, n25, n4, n5 (4 min walk)

Tram

Venezia • Lines: 8 (7 min walk)
Arenula/Min. G. Giustizia • Lines: 8 (13 min walk)

Ferry

Ponte Cavour (13 min walk)
Isola Tiberina • Lines: Battelli di Roma (16 min walk)

Metro

Barberini • Lines: A (16 min walk)
Spagna • Lines: A (16 min walk)

Light rail

Flaminio • Lines: Fc3 (26 min walk)

Trolleybus

XX Settembre/Min. Finanze • Lines: 90 (26 min walk)
Volturno/Cernaia • Lines: 90 (29 min walk)