Biblioteca comunale centrale Antonio Tiraboschi, Public library in central Bergamo, Italy
The Biblioteca comunale centrale Antonio Tiraboschi is a public library in central Bergamo housed in a five-story red brick building with distinctive glass windows. The interior is designed to accommodate many visitors with ample reading and study areas.
The library opened in 1975 in the San Tomaso district and was renamed in 1986 to honor Antonio Tiraboschi, a local linguist from Bergamo. The building underwent significant renovation in subsequent decades.
The library maintains a collection of 152,820 books, with 45,000 volumes available through open shelving for direct access by community members.
The location on Via San Bernardino 74 is easy to reach in the city center. It is advisable to make advance bookings for study spaces to ensure availability.
The building was redesigned in 2004 by Swiss architect Mario Botta, creating a modern space with substantial seating capacity. This transformation gave the library a contemporary character within the urban landscape.
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