--- title: "Bibliotheca Albertina" url: "https://web.destination.one/en/poi/bibliotheca-albertina" description: "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." language: "en" type: "Place" image: "https://dam.destination.one/923153/5185cf43cd3457742d4ae977c0310bf078c8bb218af509d07d72e479c3276461/staircase-in-the-albertina-library-university-of-leipzig.jpg" breadcrumb: "Root > Homepage > Special > Destination.Data Details > Poi" --- Share Bibliotheca Albertina ===================== - Library Leipzig University Library is one of the oldest libraries in Germany, with the Bibliotheca Albertina as its main location and 22 other branches. 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. Read more Good to know ------------ Openings Library service: Monday to Friday: 08:00-16:00 Saturday: 10:00-16:00 Read more 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. Read more Organization Leipzig Tourismus und Marketing GmbH License (master data) Leipzig Tourismus und Marketing GmbH Nearby ------ View on map - Conference locationCC0Bayerischer Bahnhof | - Historical Location CC0 - Conference hotel - AccomodationsCC-BYGastro-Dantz GmbH | - Special Location - Place of interestCC-BYwww.pkfotografie.com, Philipp Kirschner | - Library CC-BYwww.pkfotografie.com, Philipp Kirschner | - Other CC-BY-SACarlo Böttger, Tourismusverband Chemnitz Zwickau Region e. V. | - Library Contact Beethovenstraße 6 04107 Leipzig