About
A baroque library guarded by bats, preserving ancient books with gold leaf interiors.
Why go
- Makes history feel closer
- A magical library on a travel bucket list
- Knowledge presented like royalty
Must try
- See the Academic Prison underneath the library
Pro tips
- Book tickets online in advance as slots sell out
- Photography is strictly prohibited inside
- Put your phone away and just soak in the smell of old paper and gold
- Best to book in advance or go first thing in the morning
- Visitors typically get 20 minutes inside
Good to know
- Tickets sell out fast
- Bags must be stored in lockers
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Rating
3.7 / 5 (369 reviews)
Opening Hours
| Monday | 10 AM to 4:40 PM |
| Tuesday | 9 AM to 4:40 PM |
| Wednesday | 9 AM to 4:40 PM |
| Thursday | 9 AM to 4:40 PM |
| Friday | 9 AM to 4:40 PM |
| Saturday | 9 AM to 4:40 PM |
| Sunday | 9 AM to 4:40 PM |