Biblioteca Joanina
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The Biblioteca Joanina, sometimes known in English as the Joanine Library, is a Baroque library in Coimbra, Portugal, located at the heart of the University of Coimbra. The Biblioteca Joanina is regularly considered one of the most beautiful libraries in the world.The Biblioteca Joanina is named after its founder, King John V of Portugal, who began construction on the library in 1717, during the onset of the Age of Enlightenment in Europe. It is home to more than 70,000 volumes, including many priceless, historical documents and first editions. It is registered as a National Monument.
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Pátio das Escolas, Coimbra Alta (Coimbra (Sé Nova, Santa Cruz, Almedina e São Bartolomeu))
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Biblioteca Joanina
Pátio das Escolas
3000-062 Coimbra, Alta (Coimbra (Sé Nova, Santa Cruz, Almedina e São Bartolomeu))
Portugal
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