Following the recent inauguration of the exhibition “The books of the Pope. Pius VII Chiaramonti in the mirror of his library”which offers visitors a journey through refined bindings, precious manuscripts, rare printed editions and curiosities, the Malatestiana Library offers a series of special moments – with free entry, subject to availability – aimed at citizenswith insights into the materials on display. The first appointment is for Friday 3 May, at 5.30 pm, on “The fine arts. Texts on archaeology, art history and architecture in the collections of the Pïana library”. Following: Saturday 11 May, 11:00 amwe will focus on “Science and technology in the age of Enlightenment”; Tuesday 14 May, 5.30pmthere will be a “journey through papers and documents to get to know Pope Chiaramonti, Prince and Pontiff”; Tuesday 21 Mayon the occasion of the extraordinary openings of the Malatestiana, at 9.00 pm, the meeting entitled “Books and more will be proposed. Curiosities from the library of Pope Pius VII”. To conclude, Saturday 8 June, 11:00 am, “Magnificent ornaments. Decorations and illustrations in the books of the Pïana Library”.
The exhibition, set up in the Piana library, offers the visitor the opportunity to admire not only the evocative environments that house the pontifical collection, but also to see rare and precious texts up close: sumptuous bindings, valuable illuminated manuscripts, printed texts that they range from archeology to science, from fine arts to cartography, without forgetting bibliographic rarities and other curiosities. From the manuscripts of the 12th century to the typographical masterpieces of the early 19th century, the route will lead the visitor through the Enlightenment culture in which the Cesena pontiff was educated.
The exhibition will be open to the public until June 30th on Mondays, from 2.00pm to 7.00pm, from Tuesday to Sunday and on holidays, from 10.00am to 7.00pm, with the last visit at 6.00pm. The exhibition is part of the visit to the Ancient Malatestiana Library. For information and reservations you can contact 0547 610892 or write an email to [email protected]. The other exhibitions dedicated to Pope Chiaramonti are “The narrated Pope” set up at the Abbey of Santa Maria del Monte, “The Pope’s vestments” in the Church of Santa Cristina and “The gifts of the Pope” in the Hall of Palazzo Ghini
