Germany

Old library

The old library is a beautiful, grandiose building. It looks like the Mikhailovsky wing of the Vienna Hofburg. And all because they were built on the same project. Nearby in the square there is a square glass window - it is a monument to burnt books. Find him.

The old library, today it houses the Faculty of Law, photo Lisa-silence

The Old Library (Alte Bibliothek) is a historic building in Berlin. The building was erected in the years 1775-1780 in the Baroque style, architect Georg Christian Unger. Literature, which was previously the exclusive privilege of the nobility, became accessible to the representatives of the bourgeoisie thanks to the Old Library.

In 1784, the building took 150 thousand volumes of the Elector's Library of Cologne on the Spree, founded by Friedrich Wilhelm. The library became known as the Royal and became the most efficient and largest library institution in the German-speaking space.

In 1905, the library stock totaled 1.5 million volumes, which required the construction of a new building. In 1914, the library changed its address; now it is located at 8 Unter den Linden and is called the State Library. The building of the Old Library houses the Faculty of Law of the University. Humboldt.

By style, the Old Library resembles the Hofburg in Vienna (Mikhailovsky wing). There was a historical curiosity. Frederick the Great wanted the Prussian architect to copy the design of the Vienna Palace from the Austrian architect Joseph Emanuel Fischer von Erlach. In Vienna, this project was implemented with changes much later, in 1889-1893. It turned out that the Berlin copy was almost 100 years older than the Vienna original.

During the Second World War, the building was almost destroyed. Recovery took place in 1963-1969. So, behind its historical facade, the Old Library hides a new building. Due to the curved shapes of the building, Berliners call it the "Dresser".

How to get there

Take the U6 underground to the Französische Straße station.

How do I save on hotels?

Everything is very simple - look not only at the booking. I prefer the search engine RoomGuru. He is looking for discounts at the same time on Booking and on 70 other booking sites.

Watch the video: Ancient Library Room - Relaxing Thunder & Rain Sounds, Crackling Fireplace (November 2024).

Popular Posts

Category Germany, Next Article

Naples
Italy

Naples

Naples is a controversial city, the capital of the Campania region. It combines frank poverty and fabulous wealth, trash in the streets and priceless historical monuments. If you want to see the real southern Italy, go to Naples. Naples (Napoli), photo Been-Around Naples (Napoli) - a crowded vibrant city with a special rhythm of life - a seaport, the birthplace of classic pizza, mandolin, melodic Neapolitan songs.
Read More
The Sistine Chapel
Italy

The Sistine Chapel

Everyone has heard about the Sistine Chapel since school. This is one of the places that you want to visit for life. But be sure to pre-study the topic to know where? what? and in what order to watch. Sistine Chapel (Cappella Sistina), photo xiquinhosilva Construction History The Sistine Chapel (Cappella Sistina) was built by the Vatican from 1475 to 1481 by order of the Pontiff Sixtus IV in honor of Mary's assumption in heaven.
Read More
St. Peter's Square
Italy

St. Peter's Square

St. Peter's Square is majestic and beautiful. Bernini's colonnade along the perimeter, coupled with the Cathedral of St. Petra give her completeness and harmony. Yes, a lot of people ... But apparently, this is a prerequisite for this area. St. Peter's Square (Piazza San Pietro) St. Peter's Square (Piazza San Pietro), located in the north-west of Rome, is considered one of the most beautiful squares in the world.
Read More
Where to eat in Rome: reasonably priced places to eat
Italy

Where to eat in Rome: reasonably priced places to eat

Trastevere is an old district of Rome, locals call it "gastronomic paradise". In their opinion, it is in this picturesque area that the best restaurants, taverns, trattorias are located. Cozy restaurants in Rome Restaurants and cafes in the historic center of Rome are frankly overpriced. These establishments have a high traffic of visitors, so the owners try to take the maximum from tourists and do not seek to impress and get regular customers.
Read More