Biblioteca comunale degli Intronati, Public library and archive in Siena, Italy.
The Biblioteca comunale degli Intronati holds 718,000 items, including books, manuscripts, and archival resources in a historic building on Via della Sapienza.
Sallustio Bandini established the library in 1758 by donating his collection to the University of Siena, creating a foundation for public access to knowledge.
The library maintains manuscripts from Santa Maria della Scala, architectural drawings by Giuliano da Sangallo, and illuminated manuscripts with Botticelli illustrations.
The library operates Monday through Friday from 09:00 to 19:00, Saturday from 09:00 to 14:00, offering Wi-Fi access and interlibrary loan services.
The institution houses a Byzantine lectionary Gospels acquired in 1786, forming part of its substantial medieval manuscript collection.
Location: Siena
Inception: 1758
Founders: Sallustio Bandini
Phone: +390577292666
Email: biblioteca@biblioteca.comune.siena.it
Website: http://bibliotecasiena.it
GPS coordinates: 43.32048,11.32915
Latest update: March 21, 2025 17:58
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