The Royal Library
Det Kongelige Bibliotek, Black Diamond (Den Sorte Diamant)
The library was founded in the 1650s and have an impressive collections of rare books and manuscripts, which includes a Gutenberg Bible, tormented philosopher Soren Kierkegaard's original manuscripts and "Out of Africa" author Karen Blixen's diaries, as well as a newer collection that includes most of the original drawings of the controversial Mohammad cartoons. Changing exhibitions of books and art, often from the libraries own collection, are displayed in a new striking building overlooking the harbor, called the black diamond.
- Wheelchair accessible
- Address
- Søren Kierkegaards Plads 1
- Hours
- Mon-Fri 10:00-17:00, Sat 10:00-14:00
- Price
- Free
- Website
- kb.dk (opens in a new tab)
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