The Prunksaal, designed in 1721 by Johann Bernhard Fischer von Erlach and finished after his death in 1723 by his son Joseph Emanuel, was until 1918, the building of the Imperial Library, called the "Hofbibliothek". It is now the state Hall at the National Library.
This grand Baroque library, at around 80 metres long, has impressive domed and marble interior, with giant bookcases and many frescoes.
Opening Times & Prices
Tues - Sun 10.00 - 18.00 ( Thurs to 21.00)
Entrance Fee: 5 Euro
Address
Hofburg Complex
Josefsplatz 1
Main Gate
1st Floor
1010, Vienna
Tel: 534 830
How to Get There
U-Bahn: Stephansplatz U1, U3
U-Bahn: Herrengasse U3
U-Bahn: Karlsplatz U1, U2, U4
External Links
Library Web Site
 | | The State Hall of the Hofburg library |
 | | Frescos in the Imperial Library |
 | | Book cases of the Imperial Library |
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