State Library of Berlin, Research library in Kulturforum district, Berlin, Germany.
The Staatsbibliothek zu Berlin spans 42 meters in height and features modern architectural elements designed by Hans Scharoun in the Neues Bauen style.
The library opened its doors in 1978 as a central institution for preserving German literary heritage and supporting academic research in post-war Germany.
The facility houses over 200 million items, including books, journals, manuscripts, and digital materials, serving as the main library for humanities research.
Visitors require a library card to access materials, with the Potsdamer Straße location focusing on modern collections and Unter den Linden storing pre-1900 literature.
The library maintains two specialized buildings that divide their collections by time periods, offering different reading rooms and research environments for specific subjects.
Location: Bezirk Mitte von Berlin
Inception: 1978
Architects: Hans Scharoun
Official opening: 1978
Architectural style: Neues Bauen
Height: 42 m
Accessibility: Wheelchair limited access
Website: http://www.staatsbibliothek-berlin.de
Operator: Stiftung Preußischer Kulturbesitz
Part of: Kulturforum, Berlin State Library
Address: 33 Potsdamer Straße 10785 Berlin
Opening Hours: Monday-Saturday 08:00-22:00; Sunday 10:00-18:00
Phone: +4930266433888
Website: http://staatsbibliothek-berlin.de
GPS coordinates: 52.50750,13.37070
Latest update: May 17, 2025 10:46
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