The National Library in Florence, Italy, known as the Biblioteca Nazionale Centrale di Firenze, is a major project aimed at preserving and promoting Italian cultural heritage. Located in the historic center of Florence, the library houses an extensive collection of manuscripts, rare books, and other significant documents. This project emphasizes the modernization of facilities, digitization of collections, and enhanced access for researchers and the public. The library plays a crucial role in the preservation of Italy’s literary and historical legacy.
When the massive national library opened its doors in 1935, numerous buildings were demolished as was customary in order to make room for the new Magliabechi an collections headquarters. As usual, a number of projects were offered prior to the main building sites for the enormous complex being built. Specifically, the present Bigongiari residence on the corner of via Tripoli would have been converted into a semicircular setting of neobarocco style, and two statues with gardens would have been positioned on either side of the emerging Piazza dei Cavalggeri.
