The Library


The Library carries over 95,000 volumes and several thousand pamphlets, periodicals and one-off publications. It is mainly specialised in 20th century political culture with special attention to the history of the Labour and Socialist Movement in both Italy and abroad.

Among its main collections those of Gaetano Arfé, Enrico Bassi, Emilio Agazzi, Ludovico D'Aragona, Giuseppe Saragat, Ignazio Silone, and Riccardo Lombardi deserve special mention.

The Library is open to the public for consultation from Monday to Thursday, 9:30 a.m. - 12:30 a.m, Wednesday 9:30 - 12:30, 14:00 - 17:00.
For Further Information

Fondazione di Studi Storici
"Filippo Turati"
Casa Lapi
via Buonarroti, 13 - 50122 FLORENCE - Italy

Tel. (+39) 055.243123
Fax (+39) 055.2008280
 E-mail: fondazione.turati@pertini.it