Zamoyski Library

The Zamoyski Library is a facility in central Warsaw that houses thousands of books, manuscripts, and documents in a classical building with spacious reading rooms. The interior is organized to serve different types of research and study with well-designed work areas.

The institution was founded in 1811 by the Zamoyski family and served as a center for collecting and preserving knowledge. During World War II, the building suffered major damage and many collections were lost.

The library holds collections of Polish writing and historical documents that show how important reading and learning have been to the city. Visitors find works that shaped how people in Warsaw thought and lived across generations.

Staff members can help with research questions and point you toward different sections of the collection. You should allow time to explore since the collection is substantial and there are several reading areas to discover.

The building houses original manuscripts from well-known Polish authors that are found in few other collections worldwide. These rare texts are an important part of Polish literary heritage and draw scholars and book lovers.

Location: Warsaw

Inception: 1811

Part of: list of libraries damaged during World War II

GPS coordinates: 52.24226,21.00491

Latest update: December 12, 2025 12:01