Right in Piazza del Nettuno and in front of the famous fountain you have this library that is one of the focal points of the cultural atmosphere of this beautiful town. The library is open to the general public in various way: one can access it for free, read books and magazines there with no need to become a member,... More

spend my days in it just to read or to smell the atmosphere during my research in Bologna. Missed it so much

this is nice plaice to go and find a history of Bologna and they will help you to give more information by books as well

The Salaborsa library.This is a fascinating building opposite the fountain of Neptune which adjoins the Piazza Maggiore.This is probably the cultural and social heart of Bologna. This building was once home to the stock exchange and today it houses a fascinating library and reading areas. Very casual and comfortable and a popular meeting place for coffee .The central part of... More

It's the first place where I take friends when we go to the city centre. The library is simply marvellous - container, contents and atmosphere - and it deserves even a flash visit. Walking over the archaeological sites of different ages is fascinating: you can see them through the glass floor. Having time, visit them and get an idea of... More

Salaborsa has been love at first sight for me and I visit it every time I am near! If I was a local I would spend a lot of time in there. First of all it is situated in the most central spot of Bologna, next to the Neptune statue. The outside of the building with its stairs -where there... More

Friendly staff, good selection of music to check out for a week. Pleasant environment.

This one time stock exchange has Roman ruins beneath which can be viewed through the glass panels in the floor. Just as interesting are the beautiful balconmies and the ceiling.