Warsaw University Library, University library in Warsaw, Poland
The Warsaw University Library occupies a large complex with glass panels and concrete elements, featuring multiple reading rooms across several floors.
The library's collection suffered extensive damage during World War II, with 130,000 volumes affected by fire while librarians protected materials in the basement.
The library maintains an extensive Polish Poster Gallery displaying original post-war artistic and political posters representing national graphic design developments.
Students and researchers access over 6.2 million items through an integrated search system that connects multiple faculty libraries across the university.
The building includes a rooftop botanical garden with designated Golden and Silver sections, plus a Japanese tea pavilion called Chashitsu.
Location: Warsaw
Inception: 1817
Part of: University of Warsaw, list of libraries damaged during World War II
Address: Dobra 56/66, 00-312 Warszawa
Website: http://buw.uw.edu.pl
GPS coordinates: 52.24239,21.02437
Latest update: March 12, 2025 17:13
Warsaw combines medieval buildings with modern architecture. The city features historical sites like the Old Town Market, Royal Castle, and Wilanów Palace. The Palace of Culture dominates the center. Parks, museums, and the Vistula riverbank complete the urban landscape.
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