Can you visit the Prague library?

The tour comprise the Baroque library hall, Meridian hall and the Astronomical tower. Unfortunately you can fully get inside. Due to the better inner climate control you can just step into the doors and admire this stunning baroque room.

Is the klementinum library open?

Clementinum is opened daily from 10 a.m. including weekends. Closing time varies per season: January & February: 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. March to October: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Where is the Baroque library?

Prague
Prague’s Klementinum library was opened in 1722 and has easily become one of the most beautiful libraries in the world. Aside from housing over 20,000 novels for your reading pleasure, this location showcases absolutely stunning Baroque architecture.

Are libraries open Prague?

The library is open daily except Sundays and Mondays (Tuesday-Friday: 9am-8pm, Saturday: 10am-5pm and the nearest tram stop and metro station is Staroměstská (green line C, trams 17, 18 & 53). For more information, see: www.mlp.cz/en.

What is a Baroque library?

The baroque library was first opened in 1722 as a part of the Jesuit university based in Klementinum. It houses over 20,000 volumes of mostly foreign theological literature, coming into Klementinum from the beginning of the 17th century until recent times. These are mainly works of the Jesuits.

Is the Prague clock curse?

Ever since then, the clock has been cursed. That’s one version of the many stories told and retold over the ages about Prague’s iconic astronomical clock (orloj in Czech), which has been keeping track of the universe from the southern wall of the city’s Old Town Hall for over 600 years.

Where can I study in Prague library?

Municipal Library – Městská knihovna Study desks are spread around the whole library, with a larger study area on the first floor in the right wing and you don’t need to be a member only to study there.

How many books are in Klementinum library?

It houses over 20,000 volumes of mostly foreign theological literature, coming into Klementinum from the beginning of the 17th century until recent times. Books with white painted spines and red marks have been in the library since the time of the Jesuits.

Where is Klementinum located?

Large complex of Klementinum is situated next to the Charles Bridge, right in the historical centre of Prague. Klementinum, built on area of 2 hectares, is one of the largest building complexes in Europe. Klementinum has a long and rich history and to this day is an important place of culture and knowledge.

Is it possible to buy tickets for the Library of Vienna?

This is one of the most beautiful libraries in the world, and I must say it is breathtaking. We had a lovely tour guide, and you get amazing views from the top of the building. You can only enter as a part of the guided group of up to 20-25 people, and tours start every 30 minutes. It is possible to buy tickets for any of those.