Library and Pharmacy

Through an elegant double staircase, splendidly frescoed in the 17th century by the Olivetan artist Antonio Müller, visitors reach the spacious three-aisle hall of the library. Its construction was completed during the tenure of Abbot Francesco Ringhieri (1513–1514) following a design by Fra Giovanni da Verona. In addition to carving the marvelous wooden entrance door, Fra Giovanni also sculpted all the capitals of the pietra serena columns that support the vaulted ceilings.

Adjacent to the library, beyond a short staircase, lies a smaller room housing the ancient pharmacy, complete with original furnishings and objects. Among these, the beautifully decorated ceramic containers from the 18th century, adorned with the symbol of Monte Oliveto, stand out.