Biblioteca civica centrale di Torino

The Biblioteca Civica Centrale di Torino is a public library spanning multiple floors with reading rooms, conference spaces, and specialized sections for manuscripts and rare documents. The spaces are arranged to accommodate different work styles, from individual study to group discussions.

Founded in 1869 by publisher Giuseppe Pomba, this institution represented the first implementation of a public library concept in Italy. This founding moment made it a pioneer in the Italian library movement.

The library holds extensive periodical collections and historical documents that serve researchers studying regional history. It functions as a gathering place where scholars explore the intellectual currents that shaped Turin and its territory.

Visitors can find this location on Via della Cittadella 5, with numerous reading workstations and conference rooms available. The different departments allow you to select an area suited to the type of work you plan to do.

The manuscript archive holds original documents from philosopher Vincenzo Gioberti, offering a valuable window into his thought and era. This collection makes the institution an important destination for anyone interested in Italian philosophy history.

Location: Turin

Inception: 1869

Operator: Comune di Torino

Address: Via della Cittadella, 5 - Torino (TO)

Opening Hours: Monday 14:00-19:00; Tuesday-Friday 09:00-19:00; Saturday 09:00-15:00

Phone: +3901101129812

Website: http://comune.torino.it/cultura/biblioteche/index

GPS coordinates: 45.07460,7.67356

Latest update: December 14, 2025 11:42