Via Ardigò, 13
CONTACTS
Telephone: +390376338460
E-mail: biblioteca.comunale@comune.mantova.it
Website: Teresian Library
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HOW TO GET THERE
Public Transport
From the train station (B), you can take the APAM lines: 4T / 6 / 12 / 8 / CC. Once you reach Piazza Sordello (A), the theater is about a 5-minute walk away.
All APAM buses are equipped with a lift and, for urban routes, a voice announcement service for bus stops. Currently, for adequate assistance, Reporting of use of the service is required, within two working days before use.
For more information, visit the website: APAM – Mobility Services
By car
There's a large parking lot in Piazza Arche (shown on the map), which includes two reserved parking spaces. The parking lot is currently unavailable due to ongoing underground expansion work.
There are additional parking spaces (marked on the map) in the streets surrounding the library, located in the restricted traffic zone. Holders of disabled passes issued by other municipalities can request access by completing the online form. ZTL Disabled Pass Reservation or by writing to infomulte@comune.mantova.it
For further information, contact the Municipal Cleaning Service at the toll-free number 800-505454.
For more information on traffic and parking in Mantua, visit the website: Aster Mantua
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TERESIAN LIBRARY
Entrance to the building
The main entrance is located on Via Roberto Ardigò and has a total of six steps, without a handrail.
There is a second entrance accessible from Via Dottrina Cristiana (with a small, easily surmountable step). This is reached via a very narrow cobblestone sidewalk; those using mobility aids may require the assistance of a companion.
Interior spaces of the building
The library's main areas, including the lending desk and reading and study stations, are fully accessible. There is also a station equipped with a height-adjustable table.
To use the materials on display, you must request assistance from the staff on site.
The Theresian Rooms (the library's monumental historic rooms) can be visited with guided tours, but can only be accessed via ten steps without handrails.
A virtual tour of the entire library, including the Teresian Rooms, is available on the Google Arts and Culture website: Google Arts and Culture – Virtual Tour
Toilets
Accessible toilets are available (in accordance with regulations).
Additional services
There are no additional services, in particular, it should be noted that there are no services to ensure the accessibility of its content to the blind and visually impaired.