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Austrian National Library Description
(Local Name: Österreichische Nationalbibliothek) The Austrian National Library is housed in the commanding Baroque building on Josefsplatz. It was built during the reign of Charles VI to plans by Fischer von Erlach, father and son, between 1723 and 1726. Nikolaus Pacassi made some changes in 1763-69. The Baroque building was originally free standing, but it was linked by the Redouten range (seriously damaged by fire in 1992 and now being rebuilt) to the Hofburg in 1760. The huge central section is crowned by a group of statues depicting the goddess Minerva with her chariot, drawn by four steeds; it is by L. Mattielli and dates from 1725. The National Library, formerly the Court Library, came into the possession
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Hobbies & Activities category: Library
Address
Österreichische Nationalbibliothek
Josefsplatz 1
A-1015 Wien
Austria
http://www.onb.ac.at
Hours
January 1 to May 1
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Open10:0010:0010:0010:0010:0010:00Closed
Closed12:0012:0012:0012:0012:0012:00
May 2 to October 31
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Open10:0010:0010:0010:0010:0010:00Closed
Closed16:0016:0016:0016:0016:0016:00
November 1 to December 31
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Open10:0010:0010:0010:0010:0010:00Closed
Closed12:0012:0012:0012:0012:0012:00
Tips
Admission cost for exhibitions.
Transit
U-Bahn: Volkstheater (U2); Bus: 3A, 48A; Tram: 1, 2, D, J (ring), 46, 49.
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