Bavarian State Library

The Bavarian State Library (German: Bayerische Staatsbibliothek, abbreviated BSB) in Munich is the central "Landesbibliothek", i. e. the state library of the Free State of Bavaria and one of Europe's most important universal libraries. With its collections currently comprising around 9.39 million books, it ranks among the best research libraries worldwide. Moreover, its historical stock encompasses one of the most important manuscript collections... more

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Opened:

  • 1843

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  • BSB

Architecture

Architect

Friedrich von Gärtner

Friedrich von Gärtner (December 10, 1791 in Koblenz – April 21, 1847 in Munich) was a German architect. He and Leo von Klenze are known as the most famous architects of Bavaria under Ludwig I. His style was generally Romanesque, much to the king's taste. In 1822 Friedrich von Gärtner was appointed...

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Bavarian State Library Address

Munich Bavaria

Construction Started:

  • 1832

Structural Height:

  • 24 m (79 ft )
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Address

Bavarian State Library Street address

Ludwigstr. 16
Munich Bavaria

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  • 48.1472
  • 11.5806
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