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Strahov Library, Philosophical Hall

Prague, Czechia, 1792–94

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  • Strahov Library, Philosophical Hall, worth knowing: A star atlas made in Venice in the mid-14th century is among the library's illuminated manuscripts. It was probably in the library of Charles IV.

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    Strahov Library, Philosophical Hall, worth knowing: A star atlas made in Venice in the mid-14th century is among the library's illuminated manuscripts. It was probably in the library of Charles IV.
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  • Strahov Library, Philosophical Hall, worth knowing: After 1950, when Czechoslovakia abolished religious orders, the Strahov Library was incorporated into the newly established National Literature Memorial.

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    Strahov Library, Philosophical Hall, worth knowing: After 1950, when Czechoslovakia abolished religious orders, the Strahov Library was incorporated into the newly established National Literature Memorial.
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  • Strahov Library, Philosophical Hall, worth knowing: The Theological Hall holds a so-called compilation wheel, a device made for more comfortable study.

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    Strahov Library, Philosophical Hall, worth knowing: The Theological Hall holds a so-called compilation wheel, a device made for more comfortable study.
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  • Strahov Library, Philosophical Hall, worth knowing: The oldest manuscript in the library is a gospel book, probably written around 860 in Tours. Four full-page illuminations of the evangelists were added at Trier in the tenth century.

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    Strahov Library, Philosophical Hall, worth knowing: The oldest manuscript in the library is a gospel book, probably written around 860 in Tours. Four full-page illuminations of the evangelists were added at Trier in the tenth century.
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Built

  • Strahov Library, Philosophical Hall, built: Theological Hall 1671-1679 (completed 1679)

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    Strahov Library, Philosophical Hall, built: Theological Hall 1671-1679 (completed 1679)
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  • Strahov Library, Philosophical Hall, built: Philosophical Hall 1792-1794 (page also says 1791-1797 incl. fresco finished 1796)

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    Strahov Library, Philosophical Hall, built: Philosophical Hall 1792-1794 (page also says 1791-1797 incl. fresco finished 1796)
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Architect

  • Strahov Library, Philosophical Hall, architect: Jan Dominik Orsi (Theological Hall)

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    Strahov Library, Philosophical Hall, architect: Jan Dominik Orsi (Theological Hall)
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Size

  • Strahov Library, Philosophical Hall, size: Philosophical Hall 32 x 10 x 14 m

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    Strahov Library, Philosophical Hall, size: Philosophical Hall 32 x 10 x 14 m
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  • Strahov Library, Philosophical Hall, size: Strahov Philosophical Hall length: 32 m

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    Strahov Library, Philosophical Hall, size: Strahov Philosophical Hall length: 32 m
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  • Strahov Library, Philosophical Hall, size: Strahov Philosophical Hall width: 10 m

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    Strahov Library, Philosophical Hall, size: Strahov Philosophical Hall width: 10 m
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  • Strahov Library, Philosophical Hall, size: Strahov Philosophical Hall height: 14 m

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    Strahov Library, Philosophical Hall, size: Strahov Philosophical Hall height: 14 m
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Volumes

  • Strahov Library, Philosophical Hall, volumes: Theological Hall over 21,000; Philosophical Hall over 60,000

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    Strahov Library, Philosophical Hall, volumes: Theological Hall over 21,000; Philosophical Hall over 60,000
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Status today

  • Strahov Library, Philosophical Hall, status today: Theological Hall interior restored 1993-94; hall extended by several metres c.1727

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    Strahov Library, Philosophical Hall, status today: Theological Hall interior restored 1993-94; hall extended by several metres c.1727
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The Philosophical Hall looking toward the Maulbertsch ceiling
The Philosophical Hall looking toward the Maulbertsch ceiling. Jorge Royan, CC BY-SA 3.0
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The Philosophical Hall looking toward the Maulbertsch ceiling. Photo: Jorge Royan, CC BY-SA 3.0 (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/), via Wikimedia Commons: https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Strahov_Library,_Prague_-_7521.jpg
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Maulbertsch ceiling fresco of the Philosophical Hall
Maulbertsch ceiling fresco of the Philosophical Hall. Skot, CC BY-SA 4.0
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Maulbertsch ceiling fresco of the Philosophical Hall. Photo: Skot, CC BY-SA 4.0 (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/), via Wikimedia Commons: https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Filozofick%C3%BD_s%C3%A1l_Strahovsk%C3%A9_knihovny_s_freskou_od_F._A._Maulbertsche.jpg
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Ceiling and gallery of the Philosophical Hall
Ceiling and gallery of the Philosophical Hall. Skot, CC BY-SA 4.0
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Strahov Monastery seen from Uvoz street, Prague
Strahov Monastery seen from Uvoz street, Prague. Matěj Baťha, CC BY-SA 2.0
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Baroque front of the library building, Strahov Monastery
Baroque front of the library building, Strahov Monastery. VitVit, CC BY-SA 4.0
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Baroque front of the library building, Strahov Monastery. Photo: VitVit, CC BY-SA 4.0 (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/), via Wikimedia Commons: https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Strahov_knihovna_1.jpg
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The baroque gate of Strahov Monastery in Prague, crowned with a statue of Saint Norbert and flanked by putti.
The baroque gate of Strahov Monastery in Prague, crowned with a statue of Saint Norbert and flanked by putti.. Balaban, CC BY-SA 4.0
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The baroque gate of Strahov Monastery in Prague, crowned with a statue of Saint Norbert and flanked by putti.. Photo: Balaban, CC BY-SA 4.0 (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/), via Wikimedia Commons: https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Strahov_klaster_brana_Norbert_001.jpg
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