National Central Library of Rome
Rome, Italy. Founded 1876.
- Type: National
- City: Rome
- Country: Italy
- Founded: 1876
Overview
One of the two central national libraries of Italy, the Rome institution was founded in 1876 shortly after unification to collect the national imprint. About 7 million volumes and important archives of modern Italian literature are housed in a brutalist landmark near Termini station designed in the 1970s. It shares legal deposit duties and the national library service with its Florence counterpart.
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