Biblioteca Angelica - Ministry of Cultural Heritage and Tourism Review

An old Library Italians use that they will let you peep at. Interesting interior that's fun to see, like a mediocre (for Rome) Church, but happily, for a change, not a Church, and with the refreshing decoration of walls full of mysterious old tomes instead of pious Saints. Plus, what are all those people at the tables studying? At a glance this library does not carry any books published after 1850 or so. I wish my library had a bit of this. We've stopped carrying anything published before 2012. Very much not worth a trip of any kind, and yet totally worth the five minutes if you just happen to be passing by (and Caravaggio fans might as it's next to Church of St. Augustine with its Madonna of the Pilgrims).

Very beautiful. Very old. Very quiet. Inside it contains ancient books dating back to 1500. The library is divided into two parts: one for tourists and / or visitors and one for those who want to use the library for what they need: to study and read in silence. The surrounding environment certainly helps you to relax and devote yourself intensely to reading.

extremely important Library of which few are aware. The atmosphere inside is magical, we find ourselves in total silence among ancient tomes of inestimable value. Visitors are requested not to cross a certain threshold, beyond which access is allowed only to users.

With its strong visual impact, the angelic library is the oldest in Europe. Year of foundation 1604 by Angelo Rocca.

Astonished that someone else left such a negative review for the staff's ability in foreign languages! I agree that the staff may not necessarily be the best, but the library is absolutely stunning. If I had to pinpoint a negative side, then it's the amount of noisy tourists visiting the main room who never show respect for the obvious library behaviour code.

Public library in Rome. It is located in front of the Piazza Sant'Angostino square. It is one of the oldest ones, established by Angelo Rocca by year 1604 and it is part of the over 45 libraries. It holds over 200,000 books, manuscripts.

Amazing library. Just a few meters from piazza Navona.

The state exam is prepared here. Magical and wonderful place. I highly recommend

Superb library where absolute silence reigns, wishing you can safely enter and study

Unhelpful staff. Don't bother going if you can't speak Italian.

One of the oldest public libraries (1614), monumental and beautiful!

It seems that time slipped.
I would like to open the top shelf book!

It does not appear in the guides, but its charm is unparalleled.

Next to Piazza Navona, there is one of the oldest library in Europe, Biblioteca Angelica. It opened to the public in the 17th century and has more than 20,000 volumes. The visit is free and really worth it

This the second time I lost 2 hours to get here to study to find out it s close for a conference. Well please bother change the online dates then that said it s open!!

Place, breathtakingly beautiful, to devote to reading and study. The room is unique and there are few seats, some reserved for those who consult the library material and the rest for those who study from their own books, so it is useful to arrive early in order to secure a place. Admission to the hall is free and no card is required, all you need is an identity document.

This is a truly impressive library and worth the time to stop and see. Basic entry is free, but you're only allowed to go into the first ~10ft of the library unless you're an actual scholar/patron.

This library, one of Gucci Places, is a special library attached to the church and was once used only by monks.

Beautiful and worth seeing. However, if you need to use internet, do not come here, there is only one computer available and the wifi, even though it says its public, you will not be given the access code to it. Also the lady who worked the closing shift was incredibly rude, unlike the man in the front desk who was helpful and always showed a great attitude.

I have prepared many exams, studying here, in my youth. I'll never forget it. There was God

It's magical and beautiful! A place that you don't expect in Rome but that deserves to be seen! Attending the university here in Rome I was lucky enough to study several times inside it and it manages to convey unique emotions to you, it has very comfortable armchairs and lamps and electrical outlets for each location. There are not many places, but I don't 'I've never found it full! And then it seems to be at Hogwarts !!

Majestic and austere: the Vanvitellian hall leaves you speechless.
Unmissable for fans but also interesting for beginners thanks to the events it hosts every now and then.

As a tourist, happy we came to check it out and came early. We were only tourists there at 9am. Won't take you more than five minutes to peek in and wonder what all those super old books are about!

A little gem we stumbled upon while visiting all the nearby church. Husband and I were astounded by the quality of the old documents maintained in this location and the peaceful oasis in the heart of Rome. Entry is free as locals used this location for reading, studying, etc. Worth the stop a few minutes to admire the collection. Entrance is at the right of the church, up the stone staircase.

Alessandro Michele Recommended
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