Sansovino Library (Libreria Sansoviniana), Venice

Sansovino Library, or Libreria Sansoviniana, is a library designed in the Classical style by architect Jacopo Sansovino. It is located facing the Piazzetta San Marco, near the lagoon waterfront.

The Sansovino Library was built between 1537 and 1588. During its construction, its ceiling collapsed. Sansovino was blamed for this accident and put to jail. He was freed after pleading his innocence, and also seeking the intervention of friends in high places. Sansovino then had to rebuilt the building at his own expense.

Today the Sansovino Library houses the Marciana National Library (Biblioteca Nazionale Marciana) and part of the Archaeological Museum of Venice.

Sansovino Library, Venice
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Author: P. Pérez

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