Laurentian Library

Local nameBiblioteca Medicea Laurenziana
LocationFlorence, Italy

The construction of this library was started by Michelangelo in 1525. After he left the city, architects Tribolo, Vasari, and Ammannati continued in his work.

Designed in a Mannerist style, the historic library consists of a vestibule and a reading room. It contains manuscripts and early printed books, most of them belonging to the private collection of the Medici family.

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Opening hours

Mon, Wed, Fri: 8 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Tue, Thu: 8 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.

More information and contact

Wikipedia https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Laurentian_Library

Official Website http://www.bml.firenze.sbn.it/

Facebook https://www.facebook.com/pages/Biblioteca-Medicea-Laurenziana-Firenze/108554332628755

Email b-mela@beniculturali.it

Phone +39 552937911

Address Piazza di San Lorenzo 9, 50123 Florence, Italy

Coordinates 43°46'27.914" N 11°15'13.585" E

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