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Lokšany Library: The oldest castle library in Bohemia

The Lokšany Library was founded in 1557 by Kateřina of Lokšany as part of the construction of her residence. When you visit it, you are struck by its unique atmosphere, created by the harmonious color scheme of the entire space and its preserved Renaissance decoration.

Authors: Juan Pablo Bertazza , Barbora Navrátilová

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Culture
Libraries as Cathedrals

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