Raczyński Library, Public library at Liberty Square, Poznań, Poland.
The library building features a classical architectural design with a colonnade at the entrance and the Hygieia's Fountain statue from 1841 in front.
Edward Raczyński established the library in 1829, creating the first public library in the Greater Poland region through his personal foundation.
The institution maintains dedicated museums for Polish writers Henryk Sienkiewicz and Józef Ignacy Kraszewski, preserving their literary contributions.
The expanded facility includes a modern wing opened in 2013, adding 11,000 square meters of space for collections and public activities.
During World War II, German forces destroyed ninety percent of the book collection through explosives and fire, while special collections were taken away.
Location: Poznań
Inception: May 5, 1829
Founders: Edward Raczyński
Architectural style: classical architecture
Part of: list of libraries damaged during World War II
Website: http://bracz.edu.pl
GPS coordinates: 52.40844,16.92864
Latest update: March 8, 2025 23:00
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