Baroque Library - University of Coimbra, A Baroque Gem of Knowledge and Luxury

Paco das Escolas, Coimbra, Portugal
There are two more levels of book collections at the bottom of the library
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Introduction

The Baroque-style library is the library of the University of Coimbra, built in the 18th century. This library was a gift from King John V of Portugal to himself. The library is decorated with luxurious materials such as rosewood and ebony. It houses over 300,000 books covering a wide range of fields including law, philosophy, and ethics.
Address
Paco das Escolas, Coimbra, Portugal
Website http://www.uc.pt/informacaopara/visit/paco/biblioteca

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