Russian National Library building at Nevsky prospect
Russian National Library building at Nevsky prospect, Federal cultural heritage library building on Nevsky Prospect, Russia.
The Russian National Library building features a neoclassical design with columns and ornate architectural details spanning across its expansive facade on Nevsky Prospect.
Established in 1796 under Catherine the Great, the library initially contained collections from the Załuski Library, obtained during the Partitions of Poland.
The library maintains over 36 million items, including books, manuscripts, and media, serving as a central repository for Russian literary and academic materials.
The reading rooms remain open to Russian residents aged 14 and above, while international visitors need valid documentation to access the collections.
The building cornerstone originates from the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth, connecting architectural elements from multiple European cultural traditions.
Location: Tsentralny District
Inception: 1796
GPS coordinates: 59.93389,30.33556
Latest update: March 2, 2025 22:48
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