Ambrosian Library (Biblioteca Pinacoteca Accademia Ambrosiana)
About the place
- Country : Italy , Milan
- Address : Piazza Pio XI, 2, 20123 Milano, Italy
- Category : Cultural Centers
Ambrosian Library (Biblioteca Pinacoteca Accademia Ambrosiana)
Overview:
• The "Ambrosian Library (Biblioteca Pinacoteca Accademia Ambrosiana)" is a historical library in Milan, which houses an art gallery.
• It was named after "Ambrose", the patron saint of Milan. It was founded by Cardinal "Federico Borromeo" whose followers searched in western European libraries, even Greece and Syria to collect manuscripts and books.
• Among the library's holdings is the Muratorian piece that dates back to about 170 AD and is the oldest example of the biblical law, in addition to a painting of "Leonardo da Vinci", and it also contains Arabic manuscripts.
How to get there:
The nearest tram station is Duomo M1 M3
The nearest bus station is Duomo M1 M3
Resources:
agazaclick Website
Travelerpedia Website
