Guided tour of the Malatestiana library in Cesena

Unique in its kind, the Malatesta Library in Cesena was founded in the mid-5th century thanks to Domenico Malatesta and the Franciscan friars. It is also the only example in the world of a humanistic library perfectly preserved in its building, furnishings and library equipment.
In 2005, UNESCO recognized the great cultural and historical importance of the ancient Malatestiana and included it in the Memory of the World Register. Between the old and new libraries, the Malatestiana holds nearly 380,000 volumes, including thousands of valuable manuscript works, newspapers, magazines, photographs, letters, and numismatic items

For protection and security reasons, visits are conducted exclusively with the accompaniment of a Library guide.
Visits are possible at every hour change and last about 45 minutes.

Full Ticket: € 5.00 (free up to 18 years of age)
Reduced Ticket: € 4.00 (persons over 65 years of age; students of all grades; groups over 10 persons; visitors holding FAI, Touring Club, Italia Nostra, Romagna Smart Pass cards)

Hours:
-April 1 to October 31, Mondays from 2 to 6 p.m. (last daily departure) and Tuesday to Sunday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. (last daily departure).
-November 1 to march 31, Tuesday to Sunday from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. (last daily departure).

Language: Italian/English

Booking conditions:
- please come directly to the ticket office of the Malatestiana Library (Piazza Bufalini, no.1) at least 10 minutes before the booked time
- in case of delay by participants, participation in the tour is not guaranteed and there is no refund.