The Municipal Library of Imola: Architecture, history and knowledge in a place of timeless charm! A journey among Villas and Castles

The Library is housed in the historic 14th-century Franciscan convent, with the lower church still visible at the entrance. The spectacular 18th-century staircase leads to the Franciscan library, which is not usually accessible.

The original furnishings and frescoed vaulted ceiling form the oldest part of the library, which houses around 10,000 antique volumes.

Inside, the exhibition “Esposti alla vita” (Exposed to Life) tells the stories of the children taken in by the Ospedale degli Esposti in Imola over 500 years, through archive documents, and also bears witness to the important welfare role that the hospital played for the city.
 

The guided tour is part of the exhibition ‘A journey among Villas and Castles’.

Full price: €15

Reduced price for Culture Card and FAI members: €12

Reduced price (6-12 years): €6

Free: 0-5 years
 

A 50% discount is available for persons with a disability card and one accompanying person.

Reservations for tickets reserved for persons with disabilities must be made by writing to extrabo@bolognawelcome.it or by visiting the eXtraBO information point in Piazza del Nettuno.

Services included:

• Access to the Franciscan Library and the exhibition
• Guided tour

Meeting point:

Via Emilia, 80, 40026 Imola BO

Before booking please bear in mind that:

• Animals are not allowed.
• Participants are reminded that the tour is in Italian.
• The venue is easily accessible by train from Bologna and is located just a 15-minute walk from Imola railway station (approximately 1 km).
• Please check transport timetables on official websites to stay up to date with any delays or cancellations.
• Not suitable for wheelchair users or people with severe mobility impairments (stairs present).

Refund and changes:

Cancellation with refund or change of booking possible up to 48 hours before the start of the activity.

The sale of tourist services is managed by Bologna Welcome Travel Agency.