University Library of Padua

The University Library of Padua is a state library housed in a historical building with collections spread across multiple floors. It contains books, manuscripts, prints, musical scores, and maps organized through a modern cataloging system.

The library was founded in 1629 and served for nearly four centuries as a knowledge repository for the University of Padua. It developed into a major archive for intellectual documents of the university and the region.

The library reflects the scholarly tradition of the University of Padua, where visitors encounter manuscripts and rare books that document the intellectual life of this institution. The collections show how knowledge has been gathered and passed down across generations.

The library has a digital cataloging system with records of publications since 1974 and selected older materials. Visitors can explore collections across different floors and use a modern search tool that makes accessing the holdings straightforward.

The collections include specialized holdings such as portraits, prints, and cartographic materials accessible through separate catalogs and often overlooked. These thematically organized archives offer visitors access to materials that extend beyond typical book collections.

Location: Padua

Inception: July 5, 1629

Address: Via S. Biagio 7 - 35121 Padova

Phone: +390498240211

Email: bu-pd@cultura.gov.it

Website: http://bibliotecauniversitariapadova.beniculturali.it

GPS coordinates: 45.40711,11.88053

Latest update: December 14, 2025 12:20