Bergen Public Library, Heritage library building in Bergen Municipality, Norway
The Bergen Public Library comprises a main building and nine branch offices, serving as the second largest public library institution in Norway.
The library opened in 1872 after university librarian Paul Botten-Hansen sold his collection of 12,000 volumes, initiating the establishment of this public institution.
The library inherited the book collection from St Mary's Church in 1876, connecting the medieval literary traditions of Bergen with modern educational purposes.
Located at Strømgaten 6, the facility welcomed 553,375 visitors in 2017 and provides services to both the general public and two local prisons.
The neo-Romanesque building, designed by Olaf Nordhagen through an architectural competition in 1906, stands as a testament to Norwegian institutional architecture.
Location: Bergen Municipality
Inception: 1872
Architects: Olaf Nordhagen
Website: http://bergenbibliotek.no
GPS coordinates: 60.38986,5.33184
Latest update: March 3, 2025 02:16
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