University Library of Genoa, Public conservation library in Via Balbi, Genoa, Italy.
The University Library of Genoa houses 713,848 volumes across multiple floors in a substantial building that serves both students and researchers.
The library started as the Libreria del Collegio dei gesuiti in 1604 and transformed into a university library in 1773 under the name Libreria della pubblica Università.
The collection includes numerous manuscripts, incunables, and historical texts that represent the intellectual development of northern Italian scholarship through centuries.
Located at Via Balbi 40, the library opens Monday through Friday from 8:15 AM to 7:15 PM and Saturdays from 8:15 AM to 1:45 PM.
The library underwent a complete renovation and modernization process, leading to its official reopening in 2013 with enhanced facilities and digital resources.
Location: Genoa
Inception: 1773
Official opening: 2013
Phone: +39010254641
Email: bu-ge@cultura.gov.it
Website: http://bibliotecauniversitaria.ge.it
GPS coordinates: 44.41656,8.92286
Latest update: March 6, 2025 09:33
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