Tour itinerary

Tour itinerary
The visit itinerary includes the fifteenth-century Malatesta Library and the so called "Piana" one, the private library of Pio VII (Gregorio Barnaba Chiaramonti from Cesena), today an integral part of the ancient library, where are permanently displayed the choir books of the Cathedral and the ones of Cardinal Bessarion and - in rotation - ancient books, manuscripts and printed volumes.
The visitors will have access to the library rooms through the “Picture Gallery”: a preparatory space that introduces the visitors to the Codex Room.
This gallery, through original and replicated documents, briefly presents the figure and the iconology of Malatesta Novello, the shaping of the library, the context in which it rose.
Here ancient maps, archeological remains and recontructions find their perfect place. Monthly, different manuscripts are exhibited in special showcases.

The Malatestiana Library has no artificial lighting systems and therefore can only be visited during the hours of natural daylight. For this reason the guided tours, from November to March, end at 4.00 pm (last entry at 3.00 pm)

Visit duration
The visit lasts 50 minutes.
The bookshop of the library, that includes history books, catalogue and gadgets, can be visited in the wait.

Accessibility
The Aula of Nuti is situated at the first floor of the library: the access for persons with disabilities is guaranteed by an elevator.

ADDRESS

Piazza Bufalini, 1
47521 Cesena FC
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BOOKING

Due to the limited capacity of 25 people per hour, for cultural safety and conservation reasons, booking by email or telephone is strongly recommended:
prenotazioni@comune.cesena.fc.it
+ 39 0547 610892

OPENING HOURS

From 1st November to 31st March
From Tuesday to Sunday, 10.00 am to 4.00 pm (last entrance 3.00 pm)
Monday closed
The 24th and 31st December, tours will end at 2.00 pm (last entrance at 1.00 pm)
25th December and 1st January closed
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From 1st April to 31st OctoberMonday - From 2.00 pm to 7.00 pm
From Tuesday to Sunday, from 10 .00 am to 7.00 pm

Every morning at 10.00, the visit will be held in English for everyone, without the need for reservations and at no additional cost.

PRICES

Regular: euro 5,00
Reduced: euro 4,00 (People over 65, scholars and university students, groups of ≥10 visitors, owners of FAI/TOURING CLUB/ITALIA NOSTRA/ROMAGNA SMART PASS cards/badges, and for everyone in case the visit path is limited due to work in progress or preparations).
Special: € 2,00 (Short visits on special events);

Free admissions:

On special occasions and events, such as: European Heritage Days, International Museum days (ICOM), as well as during other special days/celebrations established by the Ministry, the Region, Municipality and by other competent authorities in charge;
Students involved in didactic works;
Owners of the 18APP bonus;
Children under 6 years;
Persons with disabilities and their accompaying person;
Tour guides and tourism interpreters, who are requested to show a valid license issued by the competent authority;
Teachers accompanying student groups;
Journalists, who are requested to show a valid certificate;
Owners of the following cards/badges: CESENA CARD, ROMAGNA VISIT CARD, AIB, ICOM (International Council of Museums);
Delegations engaged in European Projects;
Disadvantaged visitors on the proposal of competent services.

The entrance ticket to the Malatesta Library allows free admission to the Archeological Museum (currently closed for restoration) and to the Municipal Art Gallery.