Bergamo: Angelo Mai Public Library - Biblioteca Civica

The Public Library Angelo Mai, is the oldest and most important library in Bergamo and was founded in 1768. Its heritage includes approx 700,000 volumes, over 1000 incunabula, 9000 manuscripts, 22,000 scrolls, etc.
The library is inside the Palazzo Nuovo, "New Palace" located in the fascinating Piazza Vecchia, "Old Square", the center of Città Alta - the oldest part of Bergamo. Despite its name the building is a work of the architect Vincenzo Scamozzi dating back to early 17th century; the façade has been completed in 20th century, according to the original project.

The 360 Photo presents the elegant entrance of the library, with an ancient globe, masterpiece of Vincenzo Coronelli, who was famous in the second half of 17th century for its atlases and globes.

Nearby images in Bergamo

A: Bergamo - Piazza del Duomo

by Andrea Biffi, 40 meters away

B: Italy, Bergamo Palazzo della Ragione

by Konrad Łaszczyński, 40 meters away

C: Portici a Bergamo alta

by Andrea Biffi, 90 meters away

D: Vecchio Lavatoio a Bergamo Alta

by Andrea Biffi, 90 meters away

E: Bergamo: Top view of Città Alta from Civic Tower

by Pietro Madaschi, 90 meters away

This 360 Photo presents a magnificent view of Bergamo Alta, the Upper Town, and of its most important...

F: Bergamo Alta - Piazza del Duomo

by Giovanni Saini, 100 meters away

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G: Italy, Bergamo II Duomo di Bergamo

by Konrad Łaszczyński, 100 meters away

H: Bergamo Alta - Il Duomo

by Giovanni Saini, 110 meters away

I: Duomo di Bergamo

by Andrea Biffi, 110 meters away

J: Italy, Bergamo Duomo di Bergamo

by Konrad Łaszczyński, 110 meters away

This panorama was taken in Bergamo, Lombardia

This is an overview of Lombardia