Biblioteca centrale della Regione Siciliana

The Biblioteca centrale della Regione Siciliana occupies a former Jesuit college built in 1586 in Palermo. The building displays a two-tier arcade courtyard with stone railings across three floors, creating an organized and balanced interior structure.

The institution began in 1782 as a royal school under Ferdinand I, later transforming into a state library. In 1977, the Sicilian region took control and gave it its current name.

The name refers to the Sicilian region and its heritage. Visitors see spaces where religious and secular works sit side by side, reflecting the long journey of this collection through different periods and rulers.

The building sits centrally in Palermo on Via Vittorio Emanuele. Visitors should note that weekday opening hours vary, so checking ahead helps you plan your visit.

The collection holds specialized materials about the Immaculate Conception, including original theological writings and religious manuscripts from different periods. This unusual focus shows the deep religious connection the region has maintained with this particular subject.

Location: Palermo

Inception: November 15, 1782

Address: Corso Vittorio Emanuele 429, 90138 Palermo

Phone: +390917077642

Website: http://mw.bibliotecacentraleregionesiciliana.it/MW

GPS coordinates: 38.11440,13.35810

Latest update: December 14, 2025 13:07