Berlin State Library, State library on Unter den Linden, Germany
The Berlin State Library maintains two central buildings housing over 25 million books, manuscripts, maps, newspapers, and digital resources for public access.
Frederick William of Brandenburg established this library in 1661 as the Electoral Library, marking the beginning of a major German cultural institution.
The library preserves significant manuscripts, including the original score of Beethoven's Ninth Symphony, recognized as UNESCO World Heritage.
Researchers above age 16 can obtain library cards to access materials from 8:00 to 22:00 on weekdays and 10:00 to 18:00 on weekends.
The collection division places pre-1900 materials at Unter den Linden while modern works reside at Potsdamer Straße location.
Location: Berlin
Inception: 1661
Founders: Frederick William of Brandenburg
Industry: voluntary sector
Website: https://staatsbibliothek-berlin.de
GPS coordinates: 52.50722,13.37083
Latest update: May 27, 2025 08:44
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