Biblioteca Palatina
For Palatine Library in Vatican, see Bibliotheca Palatina.
| Country | Italy |
|---|---|
| Established | 1761 |
| Location | Parma |
| Coordinates | 44°48′17″N 10°19′33″E / 44.8047°N 10.3257°ECoordinates: 44°48′17″N 10°19′33″E / 44.8047°N 10.3257°E |
The Biblioteca Palatina (Palatina Library), established in Parma in the year 1761 by Philip Bourbon, Duke of Parma. It is located in Piazzale Pilotta. The Palatina Library was named after Apollus Palatinus.
History
The library was shelled in 1944.[1]
Collection
Today the Library's collection contains more than 708 000 printed works, about 6 620 manuscripts, and 3 042 incunabula, 52 470 stamps. There is a unique musical section of 93 000 books. The music section was established in 1889. The electronic catalogue of the Palatina was started in 1994.
In the library holds mediaeval manuscripts, among them the biblical manuscripts: 360, 361.
References
External links
- Official Website
- Biblioteca Palatina at the Consortium of European Research Libraries