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The Department of Manuscripts and Rare Books of the Austrian National Library in Vienna was formed in April 2008 by merging the departments of "Manuscripts, Autographs, and Closed Collections" and of "Incunabula, Old and Valuable Books".


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The Österreichische Nationalbibliothek (Austrian National Library) is a breathtaking baroque masterpiece, finished in 1726. Formerly the court library to the Hapsburgs, it is one of the world's.


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The gorgeous Austrian National Library, known in German as the Osterreichische Nationalbibliothek, which is often shortened to simply ONB, is the biggest library in Austria. It is also one of the most stunning libraries in the world! Part of the magnificent Hofburg Palace, a beautiful imperial palace that was once home to Austrian rulers, the Austrian National Library is well-worth a visit.


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The Austrian National Library is considered one of the most beautiful libraries in the world, containing 7.4 million items. It is divided into a library and a museum. The library includes all kinds of books from research, history, religion to modern literature. With the oldest book being the Holy Gospels from 1368.


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The Austrian National Library is just one of the visitor attractions in Vienna's Imperial Palace. In the former court library, however, the books are only the supporting cast: The impressive Grand Hall is almost 80 meters long and 30 meters high, and is crowned at its center by a mighty dome.


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The Austrian National Library ( German: Österreichische Nationalbibliothek) is the largest library in Austria, with more than 12 million items in its various collections. The library is located in the Neue Burg Wing of the Hofburg in center of Vienna.


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In a city of historical buildings, the Prunksaal (State Hall) of the Austrian National Library might just be the single-most impressive room in all of Vienna. Extraordinary main hall of the early 18th-century court library; Almost as many frescoes as books. Almost. Numerous literary treasures on display; Fully renovated in 2022


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Today, Austrian National Library is a center of research and repository of books, newspapers, historical texts on law and judicial matters, pictures and invaluable collections of original works of famous composers, such as Beethoven.


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The Austrian National Library, a Bibliophile's Dream in Vienna - Travel HerStory The largest library in Austria is the Austrian National Library (Österreichische Nationalbibliothek) located in Vienna. This incredible library is part of the Hofburg Imperial Palace, making it unsurprising that it's so ornate.


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Welcome to the Austrian National Library - the country's largest library and central memory institution. Take advantage of the library services of a modern information center. Discover the holdings and treasures from eight collections. Experience the State Hall and five museums with exciting permanent and special exhibitions.


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The Austrian National Library, founded by the emperor Maximilian I in 1493, has rich collections—notably of manuscripts from the Austrian monasteries and from the library of Matthias I Corvinus, dispersed after the capture of his capital, Buda, by the Turks in 1526. The National Library of… Read More


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The Austrian National Library is one of the world's most beautiful historic libraries, and it is the largest Baroque library in Europe. Emperor Charles VI ordered the construction of the architectural jewel in the 18th century for its use as the Imperial Court Library, as it was known until 1920. The State Hall


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With seven reading rooms and around 3.9 million books, the Austrian National Library in the Imperial Palace makes it into first place on the list of not only Vienna's but the world's most beautiful libraries, mainly because of the impressive ceremonial room.


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Today, the National Library of Austria is the largest in the country with over 12 million books and artefacts in its archives. As well as books, you can find manuscripts, tomes, maps, incunabula, musical scores, globes and photographs.


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Österreichische Nationalbibliothek 2,892 reviews #13 of 1,062 things to do in Vienna Architectural BuildingsLibraries Closed now 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM Write a review About What comes to mind when you think of a library hall? Enter the State Hall of the Austrian National Library and your expectations are guaranteed to be exceeded.


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Addresses National Library's State Rooms: Josefsplatz 1, 1010 Vienna (see map) Reading room and information service: Bibliothek am Heldenplatz, 1015 Vienna Globe Museum: Herrengasse 9, Palais Mollard, 1010 Vienna Papyrus Museum: Neue Burg, Heldenplatz, 1010 Vienna Literature Museum: Johannesgasse 6, 1010 Vienna Baroque Architecture Must: State Hall