Biblioteca Nazionale Austriaca
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Billy Ghicas
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"The Austrian National Library’s State Hall, or Prunksaal, is one of the most beautiful libraries in the world, located in the Hofburg Palace complex. This Baroque masterpiece, completed in the 18th century, houses over 200,000 volumes and features stunning frescoes, marble statues, and grandiose architecture.
Take your time exploring the State Hall to fully appreciate the intricate ceiling frescoes by Daniel Gran and the impressive collection of ancient books, globes, and manuscripts. Guided tours are available for deeper insights into the library’s history and treasures.
The State Hall was commissioned by Emperor Charles VI as a court library and was designed by court architect Johann Bernhard Fischer von Erlach. The centerpiece is a statue of Emperor Charles VI, surrounded by four giant Venetian globes, showcasing the grandeur of the Habsburg monarchy."
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Sofia B
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"Europe’s largest Baroque library with a Grand hall of 80 meters in length, houses over 200,000 historic books.
The State Hall of the Austrian National Library is one of the world's most beautiful historic libraries.
The frescoes in the entrance wing show worldly and military themes.
The famous fresco in the cupola, which is 30 metres high, presents the apotheosis, or deification, of Charles VI, with an allegory on the construction of the Library.
The State Hall is home to 200,000 valuable books published between 1501 and 1850?
💸Entrance fee: €10
⏰Opening hours: Friday-Wednesday: 10am-6pm (Thursday until 9pm)
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Silvia De Caro
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"The Austrian National Library is one of the most beautiful historical libraries in the world. It was Emperor Charles VI who ordered the construction of this Baroque architectural jewel in the 18th century as a court library.
👣How to get there: reachable on foot from Hofburg Palace (200, 2min). Metro stop:Stephansplatz, lines U1 and U3.
🎟️Ticket cost: full price 8€, students and with Vienna City Card €6, free entry with Vienna Pass."
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