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State Hall of the Austrian National Library (Prunksaal)

ArchitectureHistoryLiteratureOpen until 6pmFrom €12Herrengasse (U3)

State Hall 建於1723至1726年間,由 Johann Bernhard Fischer von Erlach 為神聖羅馬帝國皇帝 Charles VI 操刀設計,並由其子 Joseph Emanuel 竣工,堪稱全球最令人嘆為觀止的歷史圖書館大廳之一。在大廳中央,Daniel Gran 繪製了描繪皇帝封聖的宏偉穹頂壁畫;其下的胡桃木書架則珍藏約20萬冊於1501至1850年間印製的古籍,其中包括 Prince Eugene of Savoy 生前收藏的約15,000本藏書。由 Strudel 兄弟雕刻的大理石塑像與四座巨型 Coronelli 地球儀矗立於堂內,這裡同時亦是圖書館舉辦各大特展的重要場地。

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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)?
Vienna 壯麗的巴洛克皇家圖書館:樓高30米的濕壁畫穹頂、20萬冊珍本古籍、大理石皇帝雕像與巨大的威尼斯古董地球儀。 Current highlights include 圓頂濕壁畫(The Cupola Fresco), 愛的力量跨越國界:貫穿數個世紀的旅程 (The Global Power of Love. A Journey Through the Centuries), 特別展覽:Mozart 的「第一首」小提琴協奏曲?純屬偽作!(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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