Duchess Anna Amalia Library

Name: Duchess Anna Amalia Library
Address: Platz der Demokratie 4, 99423 Weimar, Thuringia Germany, Erfurt, Germany
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Platz der Demokratie 4, 99423 Weimar, Thuringia Germany

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The Duchess Anna Amalia Library, located in the heart of Weimar, is a dazzling testament to Germany’s literary and cultural heritage. Its iconic oval Rococo hall, adorned with a portrait of Grand Duke Carl August, remains a breathtaking showcase of 18th‑century architectural elegance. The library houses an extraordinary collection that spans more than a million volumes, including an extensive Shakespeare archive of roughly 10 000 volumes, the world’s largest Faust collection, and a priceless 16th‑century Bible linked to Martin Luther. After the devastating fire of 2004, the library underwent a meticulous restoration, reopening in 2007 with renewed grandeur and a renewed commitment to preserving the literary treasures that inspired the epic of Weimar Classicism.

Highlights

Oval Rococo Hall
Extensive Shakespeare Collection
Martin Luther 16th‑Century Bible
World’s Largest Faust Collection
Post‑Fire Restoration

Must-See Areas

Oval Rococo Hall

Martin Luther Bible

Faust Collection

At a glance

Typical visit: about 1 hour 30 minutes