Germany                  Bibliotheca Albertina           2 December 2024


   Leipzig is full of beautiful historical sites.  One of them is the
   Leipzig University Library, also known by its Latin name "Bibliotheca
   Albertina".  I come here every day to study German for three hours.
   I used to study German at home, but I must admit, the atmosphere
   there isn't particularly conducive to this sort of activity - one is
   constantly tempted to get distracted or, say, sprawl out on the sofa
   for a nap.  I managed to resist these temptations for a while, but
   eventually decided that studying in a more suitable environment would
   be better for me.

   Entry to the library is free.  There are several reading rooms, and I
   work in one of them.  The reading rooms are remarkably quiet - it's
   rare to hear even a whisper, which makes it an extremely comfortable
   place to work.  The main contingent of the reading room consists of
   Leipzig University students.  Founded in 1543, the Albertina has
   eleven faculty branches.  The library houses 5 million volumes, of
   which 200,000 are available in open access.  The library looks
   absolutely stunning, both inside and out.  If you find yourself in
   Leipzig, this place is a must-see.





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