With so much of life in Italy blighted by news of economic depression and under the shadow of endless governmental crises, it was good to be part of an event in my adopted home town of Cesena in Emilia-Romagna that gave cause for optimism and pride.
After many decades of careful planning and patient work, the new central library – La Biblioteca Malatestiana – was finally opened yesterday.
Within the same complex, a 15th century humanist library has been listed on the UNESCO Memory of the World Register and justifiably celebrated. Now the needs of 21st century scholars are addressed with the beautifully restored and redesigned building. Continue reading
