Royal Castle Library, Warsaw, Royal reading collection in Castle Square, Poland
The Royal Castle Library spans 56 meters in length with 15 windows along its entrance hall and features a rooftop terrace.
King Stanisław August Poniatowski established the library between 1780 and 1784, accumulating 70,000 etchings and 20,000 volumes by 1795.
The library served as a center for Polish intellectuals to develop political and economic reforms during the late 18th century.
The building currently functions as a museum space within the Royal Castle complex, hosting exhibitions and public events throughout the year.
This structure remains the only part of the castle complex that retained its original 18th-century architectural decorations after World War II.
Location: Warsaw
Inception: 1764
GPS coordinates: 52.24750,21.01583
Latest update: March 5, 2025 18:34
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