Leipzig University Library, Leipzig

Name: Leipzig University Library
Address: Beethovenstr. 6, Leipzig, 04107, Germany
Telephone: +49 341 9730577

#64 among attractions in Leipzig

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Facts and practical information

Leipzig University Library, known also as Bibliotheca Albertina, is the central library of the University of Leipzig. It is one of the oldest German university libraries. ()

Local name: Universitätsbibliothek Leipzig Established: 1543 (481 years ago)Coordinates: 51°19'57"N, 12°22'6"E

Address

Beethovenstr. 6Mitte (Zentrum-Süd)Leipzig 04107 Germany

Contact

+49 341 9730577

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Day trips

Leipzig University Library – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: St. Thomas Church, Gewandhaus, New Town Hall, St. Peter's Church.

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Choral concerts in a grand Gothic church
St. Thomas Church, Leipzig
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Gewandhaus, Leipzig
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New Town Hall, Leipzig
9 min walk • The New Town Hall in Leipzig, Germany, stands as a testament to the civic pride and architectural ambition of this storied city. This imposing city hall, inaugurated in 1905, is a masterpiece of historicist architecture, blending Renaissance and Baroque styles...
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Church, Gothic Revival architecture
St. Peter's Church, Leipzig
10 min walk • St. Peter's Church, standing proudly in the heart of Leipzig, Germany, is a testament to the city's rich historical and architectural heritage. As one of the oldest and most important churches in Leipzig, it has been a cornerstone of the local community for centuries.
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Zeitgeschichtliches Forum, Leipzig
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Höfe am Brühl, Leipzig
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Leipzig Opera, Leipzig
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Museum in der "Runden Ecke", Leipzig
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Church, Architecture, Sacred and religious sites
Propsteikirche St. Trinitatis, Leipzig
8 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Leipzig, Germany, the Propsteikirche St. Trinitatis stands as a testament to contemporary ecclesiastical architecture and the enduring spirit of the city's Christian community. With its establishment dating back to the early 18th century, the...
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Night club, Cafe, Performing arts
Moritzbastei, Leipzig
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Museum, Vernacular architecture, Specialty museum
Bach Archive, Leipzig
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Leipzig University Library open?

Leipzig University Library is open:

Monday 8 am - 12 am
Tuesday 8 am - 12 am
Wednesday 8 am - 12 am
Thursday 8 am - 12 am
Friday 8 am - 12 am
Saturday 10 am - 7 pm
Sunday closed

Which popular attractions are close to Leipzig University Library?

Nearby attractions include Hochschule für Musik und Theater „Felix Mendelssohn Bartholdy“ Leipzig, Leipzig (2 min walk), Federal Administrative Court, Leipzig (3 min walk), Galerie für zeitgenössische Kunst, Leipzig (5 min walk), Propsteikirche St. Trinitatis, Leipzig (8 min walk).

How to get to Leipzig University Library by public transport?

The nearest stations to Leipzig University Library:

Bus

Mozartstraße • Lines: 89 (3 min walk)
Wächterstraße • Lines: 89 (3 min walk)

Tram

Neues Rathaus • Lines: 14, 2, 8, 9 (6 min walk)
Münzgasse, LVZ • Lines: 10, 11, 11E, N10 (7 min walk)

Train

Leipzig Bayerischer Bahnhof (16 min walk)
Leipzig Hauptbahnhof (28 min walk)