Corty Galerie, Book museum at Saxon State Library in Dresden, Germany
Description
Corty Galerie is a gallery collection within a modern building at the Saxon State Library. Spread across several floors are books, manuscripts, and various media formats that provide a broad cross-section of knowledge and time periods.
History
The collection originated from a royal collection in the 16th century and opened as a public state library in 1788. This transformation marked a turning point in how knowledge became available to a wider audience.
Culture
The place serves as a meeting point for people who want to engage with books and knowledge. Visitors can explore texts and writings from different periods in a modern setting that reflects how past and present connect.
Practical
The location is near the Technical University campus and is easily accessible by public transport. Visitors should know that access to certain collection areas may require advance notice or have special opening hours.
Did you know?
The collection houses a significant pre-Columbian manuscript acquired in the mid-18th century and only identified as such more than a century later. This discovery shows how valuable objects can be when their true identity remained hidden for a long time.
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