Biblioteca Salaborsa
A public library in the town hall, converted from a former stock exchange, where glass floor panels reveal Roman remains below.
This public library is inside the Palazzo d'Accursio and faces Piazza del Nettuno. It was once the 19th-century stock exchange, and its atrium beneath an iron-and-glass dome is very bright. Glass panels in the floor let you see ancient Roman streets and buildings from Bononia directly below, and you can also go downstairs to visit the underground archaeological area (Scavi). Entry is free. It is a good place for tourists to rest and use the restrooms. It is usually closed on Sundays, and opening times should be checked on the official website.
Opening hours
Mon 14:30–20:00; Tue–Sat approx. 10:00–20:00 (check official website)
Nearby sights
- Palazzo d'Accursio
- Piazza Maggiore & Fountain of Neptune
- Bologna Cathedral (San Pietro)
- Basilica of San Petronio
- Museo Civico Archeologico di Bologna
- Quadrilatero
- Santa Maria della Vita
- Prendiparte Tower