Bibliotheque Sainte-Genevieve
Paris, France. Founded 1851.
- Type: Public
- City: Paris
- Country: France
- Founded: 1851
Overview
Heir to the medieval library of the Sainte-Genevieve abbey, this public institution moved in 1851 into a landmark building by Henri Labrouste. Its two story iron reading room, lined with slender arches and barrel vaults, is a milestone of nineteenth century architecture that influenced libraries worldwide. Around 2 million documents serve the university crowds of the Latin Quarter near the Pantheon.
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