#monastery library

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The library of Marienstatt cistercian monastery, Germany.

The library is considerably older than the current library building, constructed 1907-1909. It contains more than 100,000 volumes, of which 21,500 are considered historically important. Since 2017 the library is considered a nationally important cultural heritage.

Photos from the monastery webpage here.

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Osek monastery library, Czech Republic

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Libraries Around  the World: Admont, Austria

Admont Abbey Library

The Admont Abbey Library is the largest monastery library in the world.

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Dream library!

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(by nibor)