Library of the Francke Foundations

The Library of the Francke Foundations is a research library in Halle that houses books on church and educational history, collecting materials from different periods. The same complex contains teaching areas, archives, and a cabinet displaying historical objects.

The institution was founded in the late 1600s as part of a movement to make education available to broader groups of people. Later it played a role in spreading Bibles and reforming how teaching methods were organized.

The collection reflects how education and faith were taught together in this institution, and you can see this through the materials on display. Walking through the rooms reveals how teaching methods were actually put into practice.

The location is within a larger complex with multiple buildings and functional areas that form a historical ensemble together. It helps to plan your orientation in advance since several different zones and collections can be visited.

A printing facility on the grounds produced affordable Bible copies to make these texts reachable for people with smaller incomes. This was an innovative approach for the time and helped spread reading skills.

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: December 14, 2025 14:22