The Classense Library is a twentieth century public library located in the former monastery of the Congregation of the Camaldolese in the city of Ravenna, Italy. The Baroque main hall, Aula Magna, is particularly impressive. - AsNotedIn
| Y/M/D | Person | Association | Description | Composition | Food | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Y/M/D | Person | Association | Description | Composition | Food | Event |
| 1513/00/00 | Camaldolese Congregation of the Order of St Benedict | Architect | The Congregation of the Camaldolese monks begin building a new Classense Abbey near the hospital of Santa Maria della Misericordia in Ravenna. | |||
| 1664/00/00 | Abbot Marino Bonetti (d 1664) creates a new library in the recently extended corridor on the main floor, adjacent to the dormitory. | |||||
| 1705/00/00 | In the 18th century, Abbot Pietro Canneti (1704-1714) establishes the 'Libreria dei Camaldolesi' and acquires monastic codices and incunabula. |
| Particulars for Classense Library: | |
|---|---|
| Area of Significance | Architecture |
| Criteria | Architecture-Engineering |
| Art Style | Baroque |
| Sight Category | Building |
| Education | Library |
| Historic Use | Monastery |
| Cultural Attribute | Monk |
| Public Services | Public Library |
| Historic Use | Religious Community |
| Religion, Cultural Affiliation | Roman Catholic Church |
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