Austrian National Library
Österreichischen Nationalbibliothek
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From the outside, the Austrian National Library strikes you as a palace-- grandois Baroque architecture, and majestic detailings. Standing tall, front and center is a statue on horseback, accompanying the the building's grand arches, columns, and delicate carvings. Inside is just as marvelous. The State Hall is filled with round 200,000 leather bound historical books shelved two stories high, beautiful marble statues, and Ventian Globes. The Ceilings captivate your eyes with detailed paintings supported by ornate plaster work, golden finishings, and circular windows that allow natural lighting in the various halls of the library. Although the State Hall in itself is already an attraction, the National Library also hosts a Literature Museum, a Globe Museum, a Papyrus Museum, and a Esperanto Museum.
Josefsplatz 1, Vienna, Austria
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Feel like royalty at the Austrian National Library! Initially built for the Habsburg royal family’s private use, Emperor Charles VI himself ordered the library’s construction into the Hofburg Palace. Pristine white statues, marble pillars, and a grand dome ceiling rise all around the State Hall in an overwhelming display of Baroque architecture. These days, students come on field trips, scholars pore over the timeless tomes, and the curious public visits to take in all the culture. There’s space for everyone as the Austrian National Library is one of the largest in the country, with over 7.4 million items in their collections. There’s always something new to discover and an endless stream of photos to take. (Hold the flash, please!)
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