Βιβλιοθήκη Βορείων Χωρών, Nordic countries specialized library in Athens, Greece
The Nordic Countries Library is a specialized collection in Athens holding around 40,000 volumes focused on archaeology, literature, and Nordic studies. The collection also includes works on classical Greek literature and documents the scholarly connections between Greece and Scandinavia.
The library was founded in 1995 through collaboration among the archaeological institutes of Denmark, Finland, Norway, and Sweden. It was established to support academic research and scholarly exchange between Greece and Nordic nations.
The library holds works by Nordic authors and texts exploring Scandinavian history that visitors can explore while researching Nordic cultures. These collections allow you to discover different perspectives on Northern Europe and its connections to Greece.
You can search the digital collection through openabekt.gr and borrow available works to study on-site or take with you. Most materials are accessible for research and study, though you may need to register or arrange access in advance.
In 2005, a Swedish consul in Crete donated around 250 works about the poet Constantine Cavafy, forming a notable collection focused on this Greek author. This gift reveals personal ties between Nordic nations and Greece.
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