Raczyński Library in Poznań

Raczyński Library in Poznań

The Raczyński Library was founded by Edward Raczyński (1786-1845) in Poznań. The library's building was erected in 1822 - 1828 with the financial support of Edward Raczyński Foundation. The structure of a classicist building features a colonnade reminiscent of the eastern façade of the Louvre.

External links

* http://www.bracz.edu.pl/ - the Library's web site pl icon


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