Russian National Library building at Fontanka Embankment
Russian National Library building at Fontanka Embankment, Federal cultural heritage library building at Fontanka Embankment, Saint Petersburg, Russia
The classical architecture building features symmetrical shapes, grand columns, and an elegant façade along the Fontanka River bank.
The structure, initially established as the Catherine Institute in the late 18th century, served as an educational institution for noble women.
The building contains extensive collections of manuscripts, rare publications, and historical texts that document Russia's literary development through centuries.
The library opens daily from 9 AM to 9 PM, offering reading rooms, research facilities, and regular exhibitions of historical documents.
The library collection includes the Ostromir Gospel, the oldest dated East Slavic manuscript book, produced between 1056 and 1057.
Location: Saint Petersburg
Architectural style: classicism
GPS coordinates: 59.93499,30.34519
Latest update: March 3, 2025 12:59
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