National University Library of Turin

The National University Library of Turin is a public research library holding a significant collection of historical materials across many fields. The building houses both centuries-old printed works and modern digital catalogs for research access.

Victor Amadeus II founded the library in 1720 by merging collections from the University of Turin and the Savoy ducal library. Later expansions increased the building and strengthened its role as a center of knowledge.

The library holds manuscripts and rare books that show how Italian thought developed since the 18th century. Visitors can see which works and ideas shaped generations of scholars across the country.

The library is accessible to researchers and students looking for specific works in its large collection. It helps to plan ahead about which materials you want to consult, since the holdings are extensive.

A fire in 1904 destroyed major portions of the collections and led to the development of new restoration techniques. This blaze made the library a center for training document restorers, a skill preserved to the present day.

Location: Turin

Inception: 1720

Founders: Victor Amadeus II of Savoy

Address: Piazza Carlo Alberto, 3 - 10123 Torino

Phone: +390118101141

Email: bu-to@beniculturali.it

Website: http://bnto.librari.beniculturali.it

GPS coordinates: 45.06868,7.68633

Latest update: December 10, 2025 20:03