Libraries in Province of Florence

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Libraries in Province of Florence

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  • MidwestKathM
    Detroit, MI934 contributions
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    On a visit to San Lorenzo, I was thrilled to see that the Laurentian Library was not only open but there was no admission fee due to it being Journées européennes du patrimoine! I had wanted to see this work designed by Michelangelo, especially the beautiful staircase of gray pietra serena! It was worth the wait. The reading room features a long aisle with a row of desks as designed by Michelangelo. Along each side are beautiful stained glass, many with the Medici family seal. The Library houses the Medici collection of some 3,000 manuscripts. So happy to have stood within this treasure!
    Written 12 November 2022
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  • Dexter G
    7 contributions
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    Amazing view of the cathedral, with a nice refreshing coffee in hand. Good selection of pastries and snacks alongside. The architecture of the building itself is interesting to look around too.
    Written 17 June 2023
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  • BillUsma74
    Canton, GA367 contributions
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    Michelangelo’s David is here. You can walk all the way around him and see the slingshot thrown over his shoulder, the pin in his right hand where his right arm was repaired centuries ago and 5 partial Michelangelo statures unfinished, that show he felt the form was contained in the marble. No plaster models for him. One even shows the rough work with chisel and pick marks.
    Written 17 October 2019
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  • vaninabodurova
    3 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    A place where British class and attitude meet American talent of organisation with Italian warmth and hospitality.
    Human touch and knowledge in the beautiful and multidimensional capital of Art. Thank you for this unforgettable experience!
    Written 17 October 2018
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  • Luna W
    Florence, Italy7 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    The library is located in the centre of the city, so it is convenient to get there. During weekdays, there are many people learning there, but it is quiet. You needn't worrying being bothered. Wifi in the library is very fast and steady. Overall, it is a goog place to reading and learning.
    Written 11 February 2019
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  • Nancy O
    Sacramento, CA13 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Beyond charming, tiny wine bar with FABULOUS calm music, beautiful ambience, kind and friendly owner. Oh, and delicious sparkling rosé! Check out the lower level: romantic and lounge-y.
    Written 10 March 2024
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  • Freda J
    Vancouver, Canada21 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    As an earlier reviewer said, this library takes effort to get into - in fact, it may be impossible if you don't speak Italian. Which we don't. When we showed up, the security guards just shook their heads at us and waved us away. Luckily for us, there was an Italian fellow outside the door, having a cigarette, and he asked us what we wanted. When we told him we wanted to see the library, he took us back in, spoke to the guards at length, and the next thing we knew, we were being issued guest passes. Thank you to our guardian angel. :) The library really is beautiful, of great interest to researchers and historians, I'm sure. I'm so glad we were able to see it. Good luck to all who try.
    Written 16 November 2015
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  • silverbrook
    London, Canada4,881 contributions
    3.0 of 5 bubbles
    The Biblioteca Nazionale Centrale or National Central Library of Florence is just that - a library. To enter during most hours you have to have a specific card that I expect only residents of Florence can apply for and obtain. For a couple of hours on Saturdays you may be able to book a tour, but it may be in mostly Italian depending on who the guide is. At one time, the library held a copy of every book published in Tuscany, but a flood in 1966 damaged approximately 1/3 of the library's collection. Many of these works were saved by the "Mud Angels" a team of volunteers that worked tirelessly to clean and dry all of the damaged works. It is the largest library in Italy and one of the most important in Europe and located along the banks of the Arno river. Unfortunately since we visited during a weekday, we were not able to enter and had to admire the exterior of the building rather than marvel at the works inside.
    Written 1 February 2020
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