Biblioteca civica Queriniana di Brescia, Special library and Italian national heritage in Brescia, Italy.
The Biblioteca Queriniana is housed within the Palace of Bishops and is a specialized library of national importance located in Brescia. Its collection includes manuscripts, early printed works, periodical collections, and historical documents covering both local and wider regional subjects.
A bishop founded this institution in 1745 and opened it to the city population soon after, making it one of the first publicly accessible collections in the region. It subsequently developed into an important archive for the documentary memory of the territory.
The library bears the name of Bishop Angelo Maria Querini and reflects his vision of making knowledge available to the public. You can trace the intellectual history of the region through manuscripts, printed works, and rare books that document the thinking and life of Brescia across centuries.
The collections are accessible on most weekdays during business hours, with a midday break being typical. It is advisable to plan your visit in advance as some materials require prior request.
The institution systematically preserves every publication from Brescia and serves as the central memory of all printed works from the city. This complete collection makes it a singular place for anyone wishing to trace the development of local output.
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