Batthyaneum Library, Research library in Alba Iulia, Romania.
The Batthyaneum Library occupies a former Trinitarian church building with high ceilings, long shelves, and volumes arranged in the central Aula Magna hall.
Bishop Ignatius Batthyany established the library in 1784, converting a former military hospital into a center for literary studies and astronomical research.
The collections include medieval manuscripts, early printed books, archaeological artifacts, and the Codex Aureus written in gold ink during the ninth century.
The building requires advance registration for visits, and researchers need formal approval to access the substantial collection of historical documents.
The library contains half of the Codex Aureus manuscript, with its companion sections distributed between the Vatican Library and museums in London.
Location: Alba County
Architectural style: Baroque
Address: Str. Bethlen Gabriel 1, municipiul Alba Iulia
GPS coordinates: 46.06942,23.57803
Latest update: March 4, 2025 03:50
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