Biblioteche Riunite Civica e A. Ursino Recupero, Public library in the Monastero benedettino di San Nicolò l'Arena, Catania, Italy.
The library contains extensive collections of manuscripts, historical documents, and rare books focused on Sicilian literature and regional studies.
Established in 1931, this institution merged the Municipal Library of Catania with the Antonio Ursino Recupero collection within a Benedictine monastery.
The library organizes exhibitions of historical newspapers, liturgical texts, and manuscripts dating from the 13th to 18th centuries.
The facility requires advance reservations for accessing rare materials and charges 5 euros for adult admission to guided tours.
The collection includes specialized documentation about Sant'Agata celebrations and maintains records of Benedictine monasteries from Santa Maria di Licodia.
Location: Catania
Inception: 1931
Address: Via Biblioteca, 13 95124 95124
Phone: +39095316883
Email: biblct@virgilio.it
GPS coordinates: 37.50489,15.07950
Latest update: March 3, 2025 22:00
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