Biblioteca Angelica, Public library in Piazza di Sant'Agostino, Rome, Italy
The Biblioteca Angelica contains over 200,000 volumes, including 100,000 editions dating from the 15th to 19th centuries, housed in a historical building.
Bishop Angelo Rocca established the Biblioteca Angelica in 1604, donating 20,000 volumes to the Augustinian friars of the Sant'Agostino convent in Rome.
The library maintains substantial collections about the Reformation and Counter-Reformation periods, including texts that were prohibited during religious disputes.
Visitors can participate in guided tours every Tuesday at 3 PM to discover the extensive collection of bibliographic materials and manuscripts.
The collection expanded significantly in 1762 when it acquired Cardinal Domenico Passionei's entire library, effectively doubling its holdings.
Location: Rome
Inception: 1604
Address: Piazza Sant'Agostino, 8 - 00186 Roma 00186
Phone: +39066840801
Email: b-ange@cultura.gov.it
Website: http://bibliotecaangelica.beniculturali.it
GPS coordinates: 41.90070,12.47419
Latest update: March 7, 2025 17:19
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