The building of the Albertina University Library was built between 1887 and 1891 in the neo-Renaissance style according to a design by Arwed Roßbach. Roßbach's design "Philadelphos" was the winner of the university library competition announced in June 1885. His building plans were then implemented in the city's so-called music quarter.
The name Bibliotheca Albertina is a reference to the Saxon King Albert of Saxony and can still be read today in large letters on the architrave above the entrance portal. Well-known sculptors such as Josef Kaffsack and Adolf Lehnert were involved in the artistic design of the building's sandstone façade.
The university library has almost 5 million volumes, 173.000 autographs and 80.000 coins and medals. This makes it the ideal place for students to expand their knowledge.
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opening hours
Library Service:
Monday to Friday: 08:00-16:00
Saturday: 10:00 a.m. - 16:00 p.m
Monday to Friday: 08:00-16:00
Saturday: 10:00 a.m. - 16:00 p.m
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Arrival & Parking
Public transport: The nearest stop is Leipzig, Mozartstr. (Ferdinand-Rhode-Str.) (line 89). The destination is about 268 m away on foot from there. Other stops in the vicinity: Leipzig, Münzgasse/LVZ (lines 10, 11).
By car: The Bibliotheca Albertina is located in the southern center of Leipzig and can be reached via Martin-Luther-Ring, Karl-Tauchnitz-Str. and Grassitr.
By car: The Bibliotheca Albertina is located in the southern center of Leipzig and can be reached via Martin-Luther-Ring, Karl-Tauchnitz-Str. and Grassitr.
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