Library of the Francke Foundations, Museum library in Halle (Saale), Germany
The Historical Library within the Francke Foundations contains 50,000 books focusing on church and educational history, serving multiple research purposes.
Founded in 1695 by August Hermann Francke, the library formed part of an educational complex that included schools, orphanages, and research facilities.
The library maintains its original 1728 interior fittings and houses a Cabinet of Artefacts and Curiosities containing 3,000 historical educational items.
The library operates within a larger educational complex that currently supports 4,000 students and teachers across multiple institutions and research centers.
The Canstein Bible Institute, established within the foundations, produced low-cost Bibles through its printing press, advancing literacy in the 18th century.
Location: Halle (Saale)
Part of: Francke Foundations
Address: Franckeplatz 1, 06110 Halle/Saale
Website: https://francke-halle.de/de/studienzentrum
GPS coordinates: 51.47811,11.97350
Latest update: March 5, 2025 19:08
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