4 centuries of history

Ancient by vocation, inexhaustible by memory

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The University Library of Padua is a state public library under the Ministry of Culture (MiC).
It is a conservation and reading library and performs the duties and functions established by the Regulations for State Public Libraries.
Established in 1629 by the Venetian Republic as a "decorum" and "greater ornament" to the University of Padua, it is the oldest of Italy's university libraries.

Opening Hours

Wednesday 10:00 AM - 1:30 PM

Thursday 10:00 AM - 1:30 PM and 2:30 PM - 4:30 PM

Address

Via San Biagio, 7

35121, Padua

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