Austrian National Library

High school (ages 12+)
People & Society

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1. What is the location?Hofburg Palace, Vienna, Austria
2. What is the total items?Over 12 million
3. Where is the Austrian National Library located?It is inside the Hofburg Palace in Vienna, mainly in the Neue Burg wing, and some items are also kept in Palais Mollard-Clary.
4. How many books and items does the library have?The library has over 12 million items, which include books, manuscripts, maps, incunabula, papyri, and many other historical documents.

Habsburg Monarchy: The vast empire ruled by the Habsburg dynasty for centuries, ending in 1918.
Incunabula: Books printed in Europe before the year 1501, considered very rare and valuable.
Baroque Architecture: A highly ornate and dramatic style of architecture characterized by grandeur and elaborate decoration.