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  • Portrait Maximilian I., mit Hinweis auf Starttermin der Ausstellung (15. März)
    Emperor Maximilian I.
    Meet the "Last Knight" in the State Hall
  • Beschriftetes Papyrusblatt
    2000 year old legal document
    The new special exhibit at the State Hall from March 26
  • ceiling fresco detail
    Close up of the ceiling fresco
    Fascinating gigapixel photography by Google

The baroque world in the State Hall

What comes to mind when you think of a library hall? Enter the State Hall of the Austrian National Library and your expectations are guaranteed to be exceeded.

Feel the essence of history.

The State Hall – built in the 18th century as part of the former Court Library – is a nearly 80 metres long and 20 metres high. An intricately decorated dome and numerous frescos provide an imperial flair. This baroque jewel is home to over 200,000 tomes. Four magnificent Venetian globes, each with a diameter of over one metre, provide the finishing touch to the heart of the Austrian National Library.

Modified opening hours State Hall

Due to an event, the State Hall will be open on Thursday, March 21, only until 7 p.m..Thank you for your understanding.

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