Philological Library, Berlin

Name: Philological Library
Address: 45 Habelschwerdter Allee, Berlin, Germany
Telephone: +49 30 83858888

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The Philological Library is a component of the "Rust and Silver Lodges" complex in the main campus of the Freie Universität Berlin. It was designed by internationally known architect Norman Foster, Baron Foster of Thames Bank in the shape of a human brain, and opened in 2005. The library merges the separate smaller libraries of the departments and institutes of humanities and now contains: ()

Local name: Philologische Bibliothek der Freien Universität Berlin Established: 2005 (19 years ago)Coordinates: 52°27'6"N, 13°17'18"E

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45 Habelschwerdter AlleeSteglitz-Zehlendorf (Dahlem)Berlin Germany

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+49 30 83858888

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Philological Library – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Jagdschloss Grunewald, Botanical Garden and Botanical Museum, Ethnologisches Museum, Allied Museum.

1.6 miNW
Museum, Art museum, Renaissance architecture
Jagdschloss Grunewald
40 min walk • Nestled on the edge of the Grunewald forest in Berlin, Germany, the Jagdschloss Grunewald holds a special place in the cultural and historical landscape of the city. Serving as a museum, this hunting lodge, which is the oldest preserved castle in Berlin, offers...
0.7 miE
Museum, Natural history museum
Botanical Garden and Botanical Museum, Berlin
19 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Berlin, the Botanical Garden and Botanical Museum offer a serene escape from the bustling city streets. This verdant oasis spans over 43 hectares and is home to a staggering collection of more than 22,000 plant species, making it one of the most...
~1950 ftNE
Museum, Art museum, Specialty museum
Ethnologisches Museum, Berlin
10 min walk • The Ethnologisches Museum, nestled in the heart of Berlin, Germany, stands as a testament to the city's rich cultural tapestry and its commitment to preserving global heritage. This renowned institution is part of the Staatliche Museen zu Berlin (National Museums in...
0.7 miW
Museum, History museum, Military museum
Allied Museum, Berlin
19 min walk • The Allied Museum is a museum in Berlin. It documents the political history and the military commitments and roles of the Western Allies in Germany – particularly Berlin – between 1945 and 1994 and their contribution to liberty in Berlin during the Cold War era.
~1720 ftNE
Museum, Art museum, Specialty museum
Museum of Asian Art, Berlin
9 min walk • The Museum of Asian Art is located in the Dahlem neighborhood of the borough of Steglitz-Zehlendorf, Berlin, Germany. It is one of the Berlin State Museums institutions and is funded by the Prussian Cultural Heritage Foundation.
~1670 ftNE
Museum, Specialty museum, Art museum
Museum Europäischer Kulturen, Berlin
9 min walk • The Museum of European Cultures – National Museums in Berlin – Prussian Cultural Heritage Foundation came from the unification of the Europe-Department in the Berlin Museum of Ethnography and the Berlin Museum for Folklore in 1999.
0.5 miN
Museum
Dahlem Manor, Berlin
13 min walk • The Dahlem Manor is an open-air museum for agriculture and food culture in southwestern Berlin. It is the historical manor of the former village of Dahlem. The manor has been in service for over 800 years.
0.5 miN
Cemetery
Dahlem Cemetery, Berlin
13 min walk • The Dahlem Cemetery, is a cemetery in Berlin-Dahlem. The cemetery was built according to the plans of the architects Friedrich and Wilhelm Hennigs.
1.1 miW
Cemetery
Waldfriedhof Dahlem, Berlin
28 min walk • The Waldfriedhof Dahlem is a cemetery in Berlin, in the district of Steglitz-Zehlendorf on the edge of the Grunewald forest at Hüttenweg 47.
0.5 miNW
Neighbourhood
Dahlem, Berlin
13 min walk • Dahlem is a locality of the Steglitz-Zehlendorf borough in southwestern Berlin. Until Berlin's 2001 administrative reform it was a part of the former borough of Zehlendorf. It is located between the mansion settlements of Grunewald and Lichterfelde West.
1.2 miNW
Museum, Art museum, Modern art museum
Brücke-Museum, Berlin
31 min walk • The Brücke Museum in Berlin houses the world's largest collection of works by members of the group Die Brücke, an early 20th-century German expressionist movement.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Philological Library?

Nearby attractions include Free University of Berlin, Berlin (5 min walk), Museum Europäischer Kulturen, Berlin (9 min walk), Museum of Asian Art, Berlin (9 min walk), Fritz Haber Institute of the Max Planck Society, Berlin (9 min walk).

How to get to Philological Library by public transport?

The nearest stations to Philological Library:

Metro

U Freie Universität • Lines: U3 (8 min walk)
U Dahlem-Dorf • Lines: U3 (10 min walk)