Biblioteca Nazionale Marciana
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Biblioteca Nazionale Marciana, one of the oldest public depositories in Italy, is the first example of Classical architecture in Venice. Designed by Italian architect Jacopo Sansovino, the biblioteca (Italian for “library”) presents a gorgeous exterior that highlights a gallery of Doric arches and beams. Bask in the grandeur as you leaf through its extensive collection of texts and manuscripts.
Piazza San Marco 7, Venice, Italy
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