Biblioteca civica Berio, Public library in Genoa, Italy.
Biblioteca civica Berio is a public library in Genoa that occupies multiple floors of a former seminary building. Its collections include books, periodicals, digital resources, and a dedicated children's literature section.
Founded in 1824 by Carlo Giuseppe Vespasiano Berio, the library has shaped intellectual life in Genoa for generations. It relocated to its current Carignano location in 1998 after operating in its original site for many years.
The library serves as a gathering place for students, scholars, and locals who use it regularly for study and research. You will see people working at tables, browsing shelves, and sharing ideas in the reading areas.
The library welcomes visitors from Monday through Saturday across its various reading rooms and research areas. It is best explored on foot to discover the different sections at your own pace.
The collection houses the comprehensive Demetrio Canevari archive, featuring rare medical texts and scientific manuscripts from the 16th century. These valuable documents reveal the region's long tradition of learning and inquiry.
Location: Genoa
Inception: 1824
Address: Via del Seminario, 16
Phone: +390105576010
Email: berio@comune.genova.it
Website: http://bibliotechedigenova.it/berio
GPS coordinates: 44.40464,8.93868
Latest update: December 6, 2025 17:46
Genoa blends Renaissance architecture with views of the sea and mountains rising behind the city. In the streets of the old town, palaces from the 16th and 17th centuries stand with frescoed interiors and marble portals. The harbor stretches along the coast, where old cranes sit beside modern museums. From elevated points like Spianata di Castelletto, you see across the rooftops to the water, while the alleys of the center hold churches, squares, and covered galleries.
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