Biblioteca Augusta
The Biblioteca Augusta is a public library in Perugia, Italy, founded by Prospero Podiani. It opened in 1623, housed in the former Palazzo Meniconi on the Piazza Piccola.- Opening hours:
Monday—Friday: 8:30 AM—6:30 PM
Saturday: 9:00 AM—1:00 PM - Email: augusta@comune.perugia.it
- Type: Library
- Description: library in Italy
- Also known as: “Biblioteca comunale Augusta” and “Comune di Perugia. Biblioteca comunale Augusta, Perugia (PG)”
- Address: Via delle Prome 15, Perugia, 06122
Places of Interest Nearby
Highlights include Etruscan Arch and Porta Sole.
Etruscan Arch
City gate
Photo: Francesco Gasparetti, CC BY 2.0.
The Etruscan Arch, also known as the Arch of Augustus or Augustus Gate, is one of the eight gates in the Etruscan walls of ancient Perusia, now modern-day Perugia. Etruscan Arch is situated 110 metres northwest of Biblioteca Augusta.
Porta Sole
Scenic viewpoint
Photo: ho visto nina volare, CC BY-SA 2.0.
Porta Sole is a scenic viewpoint.
Fontana Maggiore
Fountain
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Pretola and Montebello.
Pretola
Hamlet
Photo: Wikimedia, CC BY-SA 3.0.
Pretola is a hamlet, which is situated 4 km east of Biblioteca Augusta.
Montebello
Hamlet
Photo: Fra20002, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Montebello is a hamlet, which is situated 4 km south of Biblioteca Augusta.
Ponte San Giovanni
Town
Photo: Lorenzo.ferrucci, Public domain.
Ponte San Giovanni is a frazione of the city of Perugia, Italy. It is one of the largest and most populated neighbourhoods of the capital of Umbria. It is also the seat of the eighth ward of the municipality of Perugia. Ponte San Giovanni is situated 4½ km southeast of Biblioteca Augusta.
Biblioteca Augusta
- Categories: conservation library, archives, library of an Italian territorial body, and education
- Location: Perugia, Province of Perugia, Umbria, Central Italy, Italy, Europe
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Latitude
43.11363° or 43° 6′ 49″ northLongitude
12.39051° or 12° 23′ 26″ eastOperator
Comune di PerugiaOpen location code
8FMJ497R+F6OpenStreetMap ID
node 3609064136OpenStreetMap feature
amenity=libraryWikidata ID
Q3639560
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In Other Languages
From Dutch to Spanish—“Biblioteca Augusta” goes by many names.
- Dutch: “Augusta Town Library”
- German: “Biblioteca Augusta”
- Italian: “Biblioteca Augusta Perugia”
- Italian: “Biblioteca Augusta”
- Italian: “Biblioteca comunale Augusta”
- Italian: “Biblioteca e antico archivio del comune di Perugia”
- Spanish: “Biblioteca Augusta”
- Spanish: “Biblioteca comunale Augusta”
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