National Library of Laos, Vientiane

#18 among attractions in Vientiane

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The National Library of Laos is in Vientiane, Laos. It was established in 1956. Starting in October 2007, the library has collaborated with the University of Passau and the Berlin State Library to create the Digital Library of Lao Manuscripts. The government of the Lao People's Democratic Republic has granted permission for the manuscript collection to be made accessible via the Internet. ()

Alternative names: Established: 1956 (68 years ago)Coordinates: 17°57'50"N, 102°36'29"E

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National Library of Laos – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Talat Sao Mall, Patuxai, Laos National Stadium, Wat Si Saket.

0.4 miE
Shopping, Shopping centre
Talat Sao Mall, Vientiane
11 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Vientiane, the capital city of Laos, Talat Sao Mall presents a modern shopping experience in a locale that beautifully juxtaposes contemporary commerce with traditional Laotian life. Known as the Morning Market, this shopping centre is a hive of...
0.9 miNE
Landmark arch and war memorial
Patuxai, Vientiane
22 min walk • Patuxai, often referred to as the Arc de Triomphe of Vientiane, stands as a powerful memorial and one of the most iconic landmarks in the heart of Laos's capital city. This grandiose monument, whose name translates to "Victory Gate," is dedicated to those who fought...
~1360 ftN
Arenas and stadiums, Sport venue, Sport
Laos National Stadium, Vientiane
7 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Vientiane, the bustling capital city of Laos, stands the Laos National Stadium, a vibrant hub for sports and cultural events. As a premier sport venue, this stadium is a focal point for local and international gatherings, encapsulating the...
~1090 ftE
Temple with thousands of Buddha figures
Wat Si Saket, Vientiane
6 min walk • Wat Si Saket is a Buddhist wat in Vientiane, Laos. It is situated on Lan Xang Road, on the corner with Setthathirat Road, to the northwest of Haw Phra Kaew, which formerly held the Emerald Buddha.
~930 ftSE
Palace
Presidential Palace, Vientiane
5 min walk • The Presidential Palace is the official residence of the President of Laos, who, by convention, also holds the position of General Secretary of the Lao People's Revolutionary Party.
~1680 ftSE
Ex-Buddhist temple, now a museum and shop
Haw Phra Kaew, Vientiane
9 min walk • Haw Phra Kaew, also written as Ho Prakeo, Hor Pha Keo and other similar spellings, is a former temple in Vientiane, Laos. It is situated on Setthathirath Road, to the southeast of Wat Si Saket.
~1270 ftNE
Pagoda, Buddhist architecture, Monuments and statues
That Dam, Vientiane
7 min walk • That Dam is a large stupa located in Vientiane, Laos. Many Laotians believe it is inhabited by a seven-headed nāga who tried to protect them from an invasion by the Siamese army in 1827.
~430 ftNW
Museum
Lao National Museum, Vientiane
3 min walk • The Lao National Museum is located in Vientiane, Laos. It was founded as the national museum highlighting the revolution of the 1970s and is located in a French colonial building. In 2007, the United States donated a grant to help develop the museum.
0.7 miSE
Busy Buddhist temple dating to 1563
Wat Si Muang, Vientiane
19 min walk • Wat Si Muang or Simuong is a Buddhist temple in Vientiane, the capital of Laos.
~1510 ftW
Buddhist architecture, Temple, Sacred and religious sites
Wat Ong Teu, Vientiane
8 min walk • Wat Ong Teu Mahawihan is one of many Buddhist monasteries in the city of Vientiane in Laos. This name is given to the temple due to the large, bronze Phra Ong Teu Buddha image that is in the temple: the largest Buddha in Vientiane.
0.5 miE
Church
Sacred Heart Cathedral, Vientiane
13 min walk • The Sacred Heart Cathedral, also called Vientiane Cathedral, is the name given to a Roman Catholic cathedral in the city of Vientiane, the capital of Laos. The temple is situated at the Rue de la Mission and near the French Embassy in Laos.

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Which popular attractions are close to National Library of Laos?

Nearby attractions include Nam Phou, Vientiane (1 min walk), Lao National Museum, Vientiane (3 min walk), Presidential Palace, Vientiane (5 min walk), Wat Si Saket, Vientiane (6 min walk).

How to get to National Library of Laos by public transport?

The nearest stations to National Library of Laos:

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Central Bus Station CBS-1 (13 min walk)
Central Bus Station CBS-2 (13 min walk)