Forteguerriana Library
Piazza della Sapienza 5, 51100 Pistoia PT, Italy
The Forteguerriana is one of Tuscany’s great historic libraries and an especially rewarding stop for travellers interested in books, local history and Renaissance Pistoia. Its origins reach back to 1473 and the Pia Casa di Sapienza, while today it serves as a major conservation and research library with rich manuscript and printed collections.
The library occupies Palazzo della Sapienza, just a short walk from Piazza del Duomo. The setting makes it an easy cultural detour while exploring the historic centre. Because it is a working specialist library, access to rooms, collections and exhibitions may depend on current opening hours or scheduled activities; check the official website before visiting.
Sources:
Biblioteca Forteguerriana — official website
Regione Toscana