The Royal Library, A Gem of Modern Architecture and History
Black Diamond, Søren Kierkegaard Square 1, 1221 Copenhagen K, Denmark
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Introduction
Black Diamond Library, built in 1999 in Copenhagen, is located by the waterfront. It is an extension of the Royal Library, with its black mirrored surface shining under the reflection of the sea and the sky, making it exceptionally beautiful.
The library houses the precious manuscripts left by the renowned Danish master Søren Kierkegaard, which are kept in the Søren Kierkegaard Archive Hall of the Royal Library. Even the library staff have limited access to most of the master's manuscripts, let alone external visitors.
The building is divided into two parts by a large atrium, filled with ample natural light, connecting the city and the sea, and linking the new and old buildings of the library. The glass walls are supported by iron beams weighing 1 ton/meter, giving a sense of stability.
A 200 square meter giant painting, created by the renowned artist Per Kirkeby, hangs from the ceiling of the Black Diamond Library, which is quite spectacular.
In addition to providing book borrowing services like other libraries, it also offers the National Photography Picture Gallery, a bookstore, a coffee bar, a restaurant, a rooftop terrace, and the Queen's Music and Theater Hall, which can accommodate 600 audiences. Address Black Diamond, Søren Kierkegaard Square 1, 1221 Copenhagen K, Denmark
Opening hours Monday to Saturday, 08:00-19:00.
Transportation Take bus line 9A to Det Kongelige Bibliotek stop.
The architecture is very modern
