Biblioteca comunale dell'Archiginnasio

The Biblioteca comunale dell'Archiginnasio (Archiginnasio Municipal Library) is a library in Bologna, Italy. It is located inside the Archiginnasio of Bologna since 1838, when a section of the Archiginnasio was destined to it. It is the largest library in Emilia-Romagna, and it houses important historical, philosophical, political, literary, artistic, biographical and bibliographical texts, as well as an extensive section dedicated to Bologna's culture. The library holds around 35,000 manuscripts and incunabula, among other objects. Upon entering, visitors are asked to hand over all bags and writing materials which can be picked up when leaving.

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Coordinates: 44°29′32″N 11°20′37″E / 44.49222°N 11.34361°E / 44.49222; 11.34361


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