National Széchényi Library
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Pedro Pereira
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"The Hungarian National Library was established in 1802 by Count Ferenc Széchényi, a patriotic Hungarian aristocrat who dedicated himself to collecting Hungarian books from around the world. These books were assembled into a collection that he generously donated to the nation. By 1803, the public library opened in Pest, inspiring a nationwide movement of book donations to expand its holdings.
In 1808, the Hungarian National Assembly created the Hungarian National Museum to preserve the historical, archaeological, and natural relics of Hungary. The museum was merged with the library, forming a combined institution that served as a repository for both written and physical artifacts of Hungary’s heritage for over two centuries.
The Hungarian National Museum moved into its own building in 1846, but the library remained part of it until 1949, when it was re-established as a separate entity and renamed the Hungarian National Library. In 1985, the library found its current home within the Buda Castle Palace. Today, it continues to expand its accessibility through ongoing work on its catalog and digital resources."
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Sofia B
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"The national library of hungary located inside Buda castle
Price: free
Opening hours:
Mon-thur: 10am to 6pm
Fri+sat: 9am to 7pm
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