Pongrác-Forgáč Palace, Empire style castle in District of Košice I, Slovakia.
Pongrác-Forgáč Palace is a neoclassical building in central Košice constructed with symmetrical facades and refined architectural details from the early 19th century. It spans multiple stories and houses a library with extensive book and document collections today.
The building was constructed in the early 1800s as a private residence for a wealthy family. It was later converted to serve as a public library and became the second largest research facility of its kind in the country.
The palace now functions as a public library where visitors can browse reading rooms and explore extensive book collections. Locals and students use the spaces regularly to study and conduct research.
The building is located in central Košice and easy to reach on foot from the main square. Visitors can enter the library spaces and explore the collections, particularly if interested in research or studying.
The building displays architectural layers on its facade that reveal changes made during different periods of renovation and use. These visible traces show how the structure adapted from a private home into a public institution over time.
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