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Sforzesco Castle Art Library, Special art library in Castello Sforzesco, Milan, Italy.

The Sforzesco Castle Art Library holds over 100,000 volumes and 1,500 periodicals covering art history, applied arts, graphics, design, fashion, and museology.

The library started in the late 1800s as a specialized collection for civic museum curators and expanded its collection to include European and non-European art after World War II.

The library preserves important archives, including the Luca Beltrami collection containing books, documents, and correspondence from this notable art historian and architect from 1881 to 1930.

Researchers can access the library Monday through Friday between 9:30 AM and 4:30 PM, with advance arrangements required for viewing archival collections.

The periodical section contains 330 current publications from around the world, supporting research in various artistic disciplines and contemporary art movements.

Location: Milan

Inception: 1930

Part of: Castello Sforzesco

Address: piazza Castello Sforzesco - 20121 Milano 20121 20121

Phone: +390288463749

Website: https://bibliotecaarte.milanocastello.it

GPS coordinates: 45.46960,9.18046

Latest update: March 7, 2025 21:00

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