The exibition “ The shape of book: from roll to codex (III century B.C. – XIX century A.C.) shows the materials and the shapes of writing and of books both in East and West Countries. It consists of 40 pieces all from the Biblioteca Medicea Laurenziana. The exibition takes place in the magnificent building Michelangelo built for the Medici and it is also a great opportunity of seeing the famous staircase designed by the great artist. It will be visible from 6th September 2009 until 6th January 2010, from Sunday to Friday (closed on Saturday) from 9.30 am to 1.30 pm.
Entrance fee: 6 euros (free entrance on 26 and 27 September on the occasion of the European Estate Days).