The library of the Fondazione Marco Besso, established 1918 by Marco Besso himself, follows the interests of its founder: the collections (approximately 60,000 volumes plus 700 periodicals) regard Rome, Dante, paremiology, and the Tuscia area. The Roman section is one of the most important private collections in Italy. The paremiology section is among the rarest and most unique in existence. The library also holds a sizable collection of antique prints and photographs of the monuments, vistas, and important sites in the city of Rome, many of which have since disappeared. For further information (e.g., access, opening hours, etc.), please consult the Fondazione’s website.
Largo di Torre Argentina, 11, 00186 Rome
tel. 06 6819 2984 or biblioteca [at] fondazionemarcobesso.it (biblioteca[at]fondazionemarcobesso[dot]it)