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Biblioteca delle Oblate
Library with a View
Since 1953, the 14th-century convent of the Oblate has housed the city's historical archives, which were originally located in the Palazzo Vecchio, as well as a contemporary section.
It has recently had a facelift, and today is the most popular public library in the city, the only one where you can take a break from the books and hit the caffeteria for an aperitivo on the altana, the former drying terrace just under the roof, and drink in a stunning view of Brunelleschi's dome.
Practical Info 
Via dell'Oriuolo 26
Hours Mon 2pm—7pm, Tues—Sat 9am—midnight. Closed Sun and the first half of August.
Adm Free
+39 055 2616512
Text © Dana Facaros & Michael Pauls
Image by Giaccai, Creative Commons License