Treviso Town Library

Treviso Town Library is a conservation library operating across five locations throughout the city. The collections contain approximately 500,000 volumes and historical documents, together forming a large archive for local and general knowledge resources.

The library was founded in 1769 when Canon Giuseppe Antonio Bocchi donated over 1,500 books to the city. Under Luigi Bailo's direction from 1878 to 1932, the collection expanded significantly and became recognized as a major cultural institution.

The main branch in Borgo Cavour occupies a former Carmelite monastery and displays valuable handwritten works and rare documents. Walking through the rooms, you can still see the original structure of the cloister, creating a unique setting for browsing.

Visiting on a quiet weekday morning is easiest, as the spaces are less crowded then. The multiple locations throughout the city make access convenient depending on where you are based.

The main branch has been housed in a former Carmelite monastery since 1879 and holds rare illuminated manuscripts. This collection attracts scholars and manuscript enthusiasts who rarely find such valuable works anywhere else.

Location: Treviso

Inception: 1847

Address: Borgo Cavour 20

Phone: +390422658443

Website: http://bibliotecatreviso.it

GPS coordinates: 45.66750,12.23840

Latest update: December 14, 2025 18:06