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Liberei
Oldest freestanding library building north of the Alps
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The Liberei in Braunschweig, also known as Andreana, was constructed between 1412 and 1422 and is recognized as the oldest freestanding library building north of the Alps. Located on Kröppelstraße, just a short distance from St. Andrew's Church, it became renowned beyond the city's borders due to significant donations. For over 300 years until its dissolution in 1753, it housed one of Northern Germany's most important collections of books and manuscripts.
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The library gained fame through donations from Johann Ember and Gerwin von Hameln.
Quick Facts
- Founded
- 1412
- Heritage Status
- Architectural Heritage Monument
- Opening Date
- 1422
- Wheelchair Access
- Not accessible
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- Authorship
- Authorship unavailable
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- Approval provenance unavailable
- Editorial review
- Not reviewed
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