The only example in the world of a humanistic library perfectly preserved in its building, furnishings, and book collection.
In the same building, there are the modern library, the children's section, and the media library. Established within the Franciscan convent by the will of Malatesta Novello, it was begun in 1447 and completed in its structural parts by Matteo Nuti in 1452. The building of the convent, suppressed in the Napoleonic era, was transformed between 1839 and 1886 into a public school; it is currently also the seat of the Municipal Library. A splendid example of a monastic-Renaissance library, it has remained intact in every part thanks to the joint custody of the monks and the Municipality, preserving the original furnishings and an important collection of illuminated manuscripts, as recognized by UNESCO, by including it, first in Italy, in the Memory of the World Register.
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Opening days
Da lunedì a domenica
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Opening times
Summer Hours (April 1 - October 31)
- Mon 2:00 PM - 7:00 PM; from Tuesday to Sunday 10:00 AM - 7:00 PM (last admission at 6:00 PM)
Winter Hours (November 1 - March 31)
- from Tuesday to Sunday 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM (last admission at 3:00 PM)
- Web Biblioteca Malatestiana Antica
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Info Reservation
TICKETS:
Full price Euro 5.00
Reduced (people over 65 years old; students of any level, except for those eligible for free admission; visitors with FAI, Touring Club, Italia Nostra, Romagna Smart Pass cards, groups of more than 10 people who do not require a reserved slot) Euro 4.00
Free (children 0 - 18 years old; holders of the YoungER card (up to 29 years old); -holders of AIB (Italian Library Association) cards; ICOM (International Council of Museums); disabled person and companion; tour guides, tour interpreters, tour operators, and escorts in their professional capacity or for inspection, with proper identification; journalists registered with the association upon presentation of a press card; teachers and escorts of school groups and/or summer/educational centers; students engaged in educational activities and/or summer/educational centers, including classes and schools that have requested an external guided tour to the educational paths; vulnerable visitors on the recommendation of the competent social services; delegations involved in projects of the Municipality and delegations sent by the Tourism Services of the Unione Valle Savio for tourism promotion; participants in international projects promoted by the educational institutions of Cesena; students of the Cesena university campus, first Sunday of every month; on the occasion of special events such as European Heritage Days, Museum Festivals, as well as other days/celebrations established by the Ministry, the Region, the Municipality, or other competent bodies;) Euro 0.00
Where
Piazza Bufalini, 1 - 47521, Cesena
Transportation
Train: Cesena station is about a 15-minute walk away.
Bus: bus no. 5 (ticket office in front of the station) (stop "Papa").
Car: A14 motorway exit "Cesena" or "Cesena nord": follow signs for Cesena centro. It is possible to leave the car in one of the paid parking lots within the city.
Visiting Rules
It is possible to visit the Library only with accompanied visits
