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State Hall of the Austrian National Library (Prunksaal)

ArchitectureHistoryLiteratureOpen until 6pmFrom €12Herrengasse (U3)

State Hall于1723年至1726年间为Emperor Charles VI建造,由Johann Bernhard Fischer von Erlach设计,后由其子Joseph Emanuel竣工,是全球最壮丽的历史图书馆大厅之一。在Daniel Gran所绘展现皇帝神化升天的穹顶壁画之下,胡桃木书架上陈列着约20万册印刷于1501年至1850年间的古籍,其中包括Prince Eugene of Savoy拥有的约1.5万册藏书。Strudel兄弟创作的大理石雕像与四座Coronelli球仪点缀着整座大厅,这里也是图书馆举办重要特展的场地。

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Getting there

Josefsplatz 1, 1010 Vienna, Austria

Nearest station: Herrengasse (U3), Stephansplatz (U1, U3), Karlsplatz (U1, U2, U4)

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Hours

Summer season (June–September) until 30 September, 09:00–18:00

MonClosed
Tue09:00–18:00
Wed09:00–18:00
Thu09:00–21:00
Fri09:00–18:00
SatToday09:00–18:00
Sun09:00–18:00

Admission

From €12

€10 reduced (students under 27, military/civilian service, disability ID; on site only). Free under 19.

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Visitor Information

How much does State Hall of the Austrian National Library (Prunksaal) cost?
Standard adult admission to State Hall of the Austrian National Library (Prunksaal) is €12. €10 reduced (students under 27, military/civilian service, disability ID; on site only). Free under 19.. Prices for special exhibitions and timed-entry slots may differ.
What are the opening hours of State Hall of the Austrian National Library (Prunksaal)?
State Hall of the Austrian National Library (Prunksaal) is open Oct–May: Tue–Sun 9:00–18:00, Thu until 21:00, closed Mon. Jun–Sep: daily 9:00–18:00, Thu until 21:00.. Holiday hours can vary, so check the museum's website before you go.
Where is State Hall of the Austrian National Library (Prunksaal)?
State Hall of the Austrian National Library (Prunksaal) is located at Josefsplatz 1, 1010 Vienna, Austria, in the Innere Stadt (1st district) area of Vienna. The nearest stations are Herrengasse (U3), Stephansplatz (U1, U3), Karlsplatz (U1, U2, U4).
What can I see at State Hall of the Austrian National Library (Prunksaal)?
维也纳的巴洛克皇家图书馆:30米高的湿壁画穹顶、20万册珍贵古籍、大理石皇帝雕像以及巨型威尼斯地球仪与天球仪。 Current highlights include 穹顶壁画 (The Cupola Fresco), 爱的全球力量:跨越世纪的旅程 (The Global Power of Love. A Journey Through the Centuries), 特别展:Mozart的“第一”小提琴协奏曲?一场伪作骗局! (The Special Exhibit: Mozart's "first" violin concerto? A forgery!).
Do I need to book State Hall of the Austrian National Library (Prunksaal) in advance?
Booking ahead is recommended, especially for weekends, school holidays, and special exhibitions. Tickets are normally on the museum's website, and a pre-booked timed slot helps you avoid queues at the entrance.
When is the best time to visit State Hall of the Austrian National Library (Prunksaal)?
Weekday mornings shortly after opening are typically the quietest, especially mid-week. Late afternoons can also be calmer. Weekends, school holidays, and the lunch rush are the busiest periods.

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