Biblioteca nazionale Braidense, National conservation library in Brera district, Milan, Italy
The Biblioteca Nazionale Braidense occupies a part of the Brera Palace, featuring four reading rooms and housing over 1.5 million volumes of literature and scientific texts.
Maria Theresa of Austria established the library in 1770 after acquiring Count Carlo Pertusati's collection, recognizing the need for a public library focused on printed books.
The library maintains the Fondo Manzoniano collection, containing 250 manuscripts and 550 volumes from Alessandro Manzoni's personal library, along with extensive correspondence.
Visitors over 16 years old can access the library Monday through Friday from 8:30 AM to 6:15 PM by presenting valid photo identification and completing registration forms.
The Emilio Sommariva Archive within the library documents the evolution of photography from 1904 to 1973 through an extensive collection of studio work records.
Location: Milan
Inception: 1770
Founders: Maria Theresa of Austria
Architects: Gerolamo Quadrio, Giuseppe Piermarini
Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible
Phone: +390286460907
Email: b-brai@cultura.gov.it
Website: http://bibliotecabraidense.org
GPS coordinates: 45.47190,9.18775
Latest update: May 17, 2025 10:34
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