![]() ![]() The new library of Alexandria aims to “recapture the spirit of openness and scholarship” of the world-renowned ancient library of Alexandria, destroyed by fire in antiquity. Anyone (even non-nationals) can register to join the library and use the Reading Room West, where you can peruse items from the library’s collections. The tours are conducted in English and Danish, and include both the old library building and the Black Diamond. One of the best ways to access the library is to join the public tours held every Saturday at 3 p.m. Other gems to explore include a large collection of ancient Icelandic books and pamphlets.Ī permanent public exhibition, “Treasures in the Royal Library,” displays a Gutenberg Bible, Hans Christian Andersen’s diaries and the archives of the father of existentialism, Søren Kierkegaard. Designed by Danish architects Schmidt, Hammer and Lassen, the Black Diamond is an imposing glass-and-black-marble construction intended to reflect the Copenhagen waterfront on which it stands.Īs the Danish legal deposit library, the building contains at least one copy of every Danish book published, including the earliest Nordic book-the Dalby Book, an evangelical Christian tract printed in 1086. One of the most popular reasons to visit is to marvel at the stunning architecture of the Black Diamond, an impressive new wing added in 1999. ![]() Founded in 1648, the Royal Library of Copenhagen is the largest of the Nordic libraries. ![]()
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