Bibliotheca Albertina
The Albertina University Library building was constructed between 1887 and 1891 according to a design by Arwed Roßbach in the neo-Renaissance style. Roßbach's design "Philadelphos" was the winner of the university library competition held in June 1885, and his plans were then implemented in the city's so-called music quarter.
The name Bibliotheca Albertina is a reference to King Albert of Saxony and can still be read in large letters on the architrave above the entrance portal. Renowned sculptors such as Josef Kaffsack and Adolf Lehnert were involved in the artistic design of the building's sandstone façade
The university library has almost 5 million volumes, 173,000 autographs and 80,000 coins and medals. This makes it the ideal place to expand knowledge for students.
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Openings
Library service:
Monday to Friday: 08:00-16:00
Saturday: 10:00-16:00
Monday to Friday: 08:00-16:00
Saturday: 10:00-16:00
Eligibility
Bad Weather Offer
Directions & Parking facilities
Public transportation: The nearest stop is Leipzig, Mozartstr. (Ferdinand-Rhode-Str.) (line 89). The destination is about a 268 m walk from there. Other stops in the immediate vicinity: Leipzig, Münzgasse/LVZ (lines 10, 11).
By car: The Bibliotheca Albertina is located in the southern center of Leipzig and can be reached via Martin-Luther-Ring, Karl-Tauchnitz-Str. and Grassistr.
By car: The Bibliotheca Albertina is located in the southern center of Leipzig and can be reached via Martin-Luther-Ring, Karl-Tauchnitz-Str. and Grassistr.
Organization
Leipzig Tourismus und Marketing GmbH
License (master data)
Leipzig Tourismus und Marketing GmbH
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