On the occasion of the tercentenary of Cardinal Giuseppe Garampi's birth, the Gambalunga Civic Library pays tribute to one of its most illustrious figures with an exhibition that traces the life, work and cultural legacy of the Rimini prelate. 
Seventeen years after the previous exhibition, the precious manuscripts and printed volumes that Garampi donated to the Library and bequeathed in his will are once again on display in the Ancient Rooms, a living testimony to his passion for books and shared knowledge. 
An internationally renowned figure, Giuseppe Garampi (1725–1792) was a priest, prefect of the Vatican Secret Archives, bishop, cardinal and diplomat. His education began in Rimini, where, at a very young age, he joined the Gambalunga Library as deputy custodian and attended the Accademia dei Lincei, refounded by Giovanni Bianchi (Iano Planco). He left his hometown to embark on a journey that took him to the great capitals of Europe, without ever forgetting his origins. He left a legacy of manuscripts, incunabula and unique documents at the Gambalunga, many of which are now irreplaceable sources for historical research. 
The exhibition is a journey through time, through the rooms and papers that tell the story of a man capable of combining faith, culture and diplomacy, the spiritual heir of Alessandro Gambalunga, founder of the library. A legacy that continues to illuminate the present, preserving the past and offering new insights for the future.