Libraries in Sicily

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Libraries in Sicily

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  • CalgaryLoriB
    Calgary, Canada88 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    This is an off-the-radar gem that needs more attention! We had a couple of hours this morning in Palermo before we had to leave and chose this because it was close and looked interesting. (I'm a book lover and word nerd.) It totally exceeded our expectations. We didn't realize it was by guided tour only and so just showed up. They had to call the guy who could give the tour in English. Turns out, he'd worked there since 1998! So we waited around for him to show up, not sure what to expect. It was *amazing*. We got a personal tour that lasted about an hour, visiting the church and other spaces that all house books and manuscripts. Our guide (never got his name) was pulling books from the 1500s off the shelves and thumbing through them to show us. It was amazing. He was lovely and very informative and I would highly recommend this tour to anyone who loves books, words, knowledge.
    Written September 19, 2023
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  • elaine123452017
    Hobart, Australia25 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Loved this library and some incredible manuscripts . Definitely worth a tour just to see the building
    Written March 6, 2020
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  • Daniela V
    Cervo, Italia1,718 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    It is not one of the hot spots in any tourist guide to the city, but it is well worth a peek, failing an available guided tour. The steps at the main entrance lead to the wide quadrangle, geometrically paved with cobblestones. In the centre is a circular lawn, with a horse perpetually grazing in it. In fact, it is a realistic sculpture. On the right, inside the cloister, is a less realistic elephant, another sculpture. This is all we could admire of the stately palazzo, but it was sufficient to unleash our imagination.
    Written May 17, 2018
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  • Sampath K
    Bengaluru, India11 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    This is located on top hill in a small town in between Catania and Adrano where you can see the old buildings and a nice viewpoint to see the valley.
    Written November 6, 2019
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  • Traveller
    New York City, NY3,263 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    I visited the Biblioteca Comunale Sant'Agostino in Taormina in August 2019. It has an impressive exhbit of old books. Most of the books are in Latin. It is located on Piazza IX Aprile. I think it is worth the time to visit here after you go take photos of the sea from the nearby Belvedere. It is important to mention that it is free.
    Written November 10, 2019
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  • AAML68
    Princeton, NJ16 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    We visited this library as part of our visit to the Museum of the Diocese. It is beautiful; I wanted to stay there and study. The main hall of the library consists of a wood paneled room, with books on all sides and an additional story. There is also a room with manuscripts on display. Worthwhile!
    Written August 15, 2018
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  • Kamcio
    Zurich, Switzerland272 contributions
    3.0 of 5 bubbles
    In the shop you will find mainly the albums about exhibitions which are at the moment in museum. Additionaly somy souvenirs from museum or Sicily. They have nice postcards - if you're still looking for some.
    Written February 16, 2016
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  • Isabela L
    Tel Aviv, Israel908 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    The municipal library - a must see in Piazza Armerina ! In the antiquarium room ( attached to the library), there is a collection of swords( one Norman sword ) statuettes , pottery, rifles from the First World War ,an icon representing the Madonna of Itria, two early Christian epigraphs , some old typewriters and a lot of ancient books .In short, a heterogeneous but interesting collection .
    There is no entrance fee .
    Written December 28, 2019
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  • HER02
    Portland, ME12 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    The library is absolutely stunning. To step away from the busy piazza outside the Duomo into the library was a real treat.
    Written October 12, 2023
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  • marc a
    1 contribution
    1.0 of 5 bubbles
    I went there because i loved the idea. I first took a book outside, and the man says give what you want, i found the idea so nice. Then i asked where are the philosophy books, he said inside. I went inside, i found two books. When i went out i was to put money in the box and the man told me with a deep voice 10euros for the two! I was so surprised that i couldn t say no....
    Be careful! Be prepared!
    Written December 18, 2023
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