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State Hall of the Austrian National Library
Vienna, Austria
Top 10No. 1 in Europe
A Baroque book hall in Vienna's Hofburg Palace, part of the national library. Visitors see dark wooden shelves over two levels, ceiling frescoes, and a long hall of historic books.
Highlights
- Baroque State Hall
- Two-level wooden bookshelves
- Ceiling frescoes and dome
Good to know
- Entry 12 euros, free with Vienna Pass
- Advance online booking, same-day tickets at booth
- Visit takes 10 to 20 minutes
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