Duchess Anna Amalia Library, Weimar

Name: Duchess Anna Amalia Library
Address: Platz der Demokratie 1, Weimar, 99423, Germany
Telephone: +49 3643 545400

#14 among attractions in Weimar

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Facts and practical information

The Duchess Anna Amalia Library in Weimar, Germany, houses a major collection of German literature and historical documents and is part of the UNO designated Classical Weimar. In 2004 a fire destroyed the main wing and a substantial part of the collection; restoration of salvaged volumes lasted until 2015. ()

Local name: Herzogin Anna Amalia Bibliothek Unesco: from 1998Coordinates: 50°58'46"N, 11°19'52"E

Address

Platz der Demokratie 1Weimar 99423 Germany

Contact

+49 3643 545400

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Day trips

Duchess Anna Amalia Library – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Stadtschloss, Goethes Gartenhaus, Park an der Ilm, Bauhaus-Museum.

~530 ftNE
Palace, History museum, Forts and castles
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Goethes Gartenhaus, Weimar
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0.5 miSE
Park
Park an der Ilm, Weimar
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~1120 ftW
Museum, Specialty museum, Art museum
Bauhaus-Museum, Weimar
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Classical Foundation Weimar, Weimar
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~850 ftSW
Museum, History museum, Historical place
Goethe House, Weimar
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~1240 ftW
Iconic statue of 2 German writers
Goethe–Schiller Monument, Weimar
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~910 ftSW
Museum, History museum, Historical place
Goethe-Nationalmuseum, Weimar
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~1470 ftW
Concerts and shows, Theater
Deutsches Nationaltheater und Staatskapelle Weimar, Weimar
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0.5 miSE
UNESCO-listed Bauhaus building
Haus am Horn, Weimar
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~760 ftNW
Church, Sacred and religious sites, Historical place
Church of Sts. Peter and Paul, Weimar
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Duchess Anna Amalia Library open?

Duchess Anna Amalia Library is open:

Monday closed
Tuesday 9 am - 5 pm
Wednesday 9 am - 5 pm
Thursday 9 am - 5 pm
Friday 9 am - 5 pm
Saturday 9 am - 5 pm
Sunday 9 am - 5 pm

Which popular attractions are close to Duchess Anna Amalia Library?

Nearby attractions include University of Music Franz Liszt Weimar, Weimar (2 min walk), Stadtschloss, Weimar (3 min walk), Herderdenkmal, Weimar (4 min walk), Church of Sts. Peter and Paul, Weimar (4 min walk).

How to get to Duchess Anna Amalia Library by public transport?

The nearest stations to Duchess Anna Amalia Library:

Bus

Wielandplatz • Lines: 1, 2, 4, 5, 6, 8 (7 min walk)
Goetheplatz • Lines: 2, 5, 8, 9 (8 min walk)

Train

Weimar Berkaer Bahnhof (20 min walk)
Weimar (22 min walk)