Have you ever desired a destination, where not only your eyes, but your mind is catered to?

The Biblioteca Ambrosiana in Milan, Italy, is a place which does just that. Opened since the early 1600s, this library was one of the first few libraries to be open to the public, named after the patron saint of Milan, Ambrosiana. Numerous precious collections of books, some even in their first edition, can be found here. This library is not only home to precious texts in ancient European languages such as Latin and Greek, but to Arabic and Oriental ones as well. Within these walls lies the Pinacoteca Ambrosiana, the first art gallery in the world to be opened to the general public. Fine paintings, sculptures and even scientific instruments are displayed here for your viewing pleasure.

Make your way to Milan’s Biblioteca Ambrosiana and allow yourself the opportunity to be fascinated by this magnificent historic institution!