Libraries as Cathedrals: Five Treasures of Czech Literary Architecture
We will take you to some of the most beautiful libraries in the Czech Republic. This five-part series combines visual beauty with the stories of books, people, and the cities where these libraries are located.
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Libraries as Cathedrals
The National Library in the Clementinum - the heart of Czechia's library network
The former Jesuit college in Prague, with its nearly eight million items, is the largest library in Czechia and it serves as the central institution of the library network.
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Libraries as Cathedrals
The Chotek family library at Kačina Chateau
Kačina Chateau in Central Bohemia is home to the Chotek Library, one of the most beautiful historic library spaces in the entire world.
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Libraries as Cathedrals
Library of the Archbishop’s Castle in Kroměříž
In the heart of Kroměříž stands the Archbishop’s Castle, home to one of the oldest and most remarkable libraries in the country.
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Libraries as Cathedrals
Lokšany Library: The oldest castle library in Bohemia
The Lokšany Library, founded in 1557, impresses visitors with its unique atmosphere, shaped by its harmonious colors and preserved Renaissance decoration.
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Libraries as Cathedrals
Strahov Library: Baroque gem ranked among the most beautiful in the world
The Strahov Library is one of the oldest and best preserved libraries in Czechia. According to Tatler magazine it is one of the ten most beautiful libraries in the world.
