National Library of Greece, National library in Athens, Greece
The National Library spans 22,000 square meters within the Stavros Niarchos Foundation Cultural Center, featuring a glass structure filled with natural light.
The institution originated in 1829 on Aegina Island with 1,018 volumes before relocating to Athens and merging with the University library in 1842.
The library maintains 5,500 manuscripts dating from the 9th century, 20,000 rare books, and 6,000 historical posters documenting Greek heritage.
Located at 364 Syngrou Avenue in Kallithea, the facility provides reading rooms, workstations, and research services for hundreds of daily visitors.
The 2018 relocation required moving 750,000 books, 40,000 lending items, and 30,000 magazines, with each page receiving individual cleaning treatment.
Location: Athens
Inception: 1829
Founders: Ioannis Kapodistrias
Architects: Renzo Piano, Theophil Hansen
Website: https://nlg.gr
GPS coordinates: 37.94139,23.69222
Latest update: May 27, 2025 09:56
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