Royal Library of Belgium

RoyalBelgium

Brussels, Belgium. Founded 1837.

Overview

Founded in 1837 on the royal collections of the Low Countries, the KBR on the Mont des Arts in Brussels holds about 6 million documents, including the lavishly illuminated library of the Dukes of Burgundy. It serves as the national library and scientific library of Belgium, with exhibitions drawn from prints, manuscripts, coins, and maps.

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