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Stockholm Public Library
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Stockholm Public Library is a library building in Stockholm, Sweden, designed by Swedish architect Gunnar Asplund, and one of the city's most notable structures. The name is today used for both the main library itself as well as the municipal library system of Stockholm.
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Odengatan 44, 113 51 Stockholm, Sweden
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Sveavägen 120, 113 50 Stockholm, Sweden
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The Old Brewer - Vasastan
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Odengatan 49, 113 51 Stockholm, Sweden
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Stockholm Public Library

Odengatan 53, 113 50 Stockholm, Sweden
4.5(606)
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Stockholm Public Library is a library building in Stockholm, Sweden, designed by Swedish architect Gunnar Asplund, and one of the city's most notable structures. The name is today used for both the main library itself as well as the municipal library system of Stockholm.

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attractions: Observatorielunden, Gustaf Vasa Church, Escape Room Stockholm - Quezzle, Astrid Lindgren's Home, Adolf Fredriks Församling, Sven-Harrys Konstmuseum, Festlokal En Trappa Ner, Mad Axe Throwing Club - Stockholm, Vasaparken playground, Eriksbergsparken, restaurants: Hard Rock Cafe Stockholm, Midan Odenplan, Greasy Spoon, Bryggeriet Sportbar, Mondo Tapas Bar & Restaurant, The Flying Horse, Retro Bar & Restaurant - Vasastan, SWING By Golfbaren, The Old Brewer - Vasastan, Yume Sushi Odengatan
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+46 8 508 309 00
Website
biblioteket.stockholm.se

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Nearby attractions of Stockholm Public Library

Observatorielunden

Gustaf Vasa Church

Escape Room Stockholm - Quezzle

Astrid Lindgren's Home

Adolf Fredriks Församling

Sven-Harrys Konstmuseum

Festlokal En Trappa Ner

Mad Axe Throwing Club - Stockholm

Vasaparken playground

Eriksbergsparken

Observatorielunden

Observatorielunden

4.4

(1.1K)

Open until 12:00 AM
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Gustaf Vasa Church

Gustaf Vasa Church

4.6

(357)

Open 24 hours
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Escape Room Stockholm - Quezzle

Escape Room Stockholm - Quezzle

4.4

(262)

Open until 10:00 PM
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Astrid Lindgren's Home

Astrid Lindgren's Home

4.3

(60)

Open 24 hours
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Things to do nearby

Paradox Museum Stockholm - Official Tickets
Paradox Museum Stockholm - Official Tickets
Tue, Dec 9 • 1:40 PM
Sergelgatan 20, Stockholm, 111 57
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Walk through Stockholms Gamla Stan
Walk through Stockholms Gamla Stan
Wed, Dec 10 • 9:30 AM
111 51, Stockholm, Sweden
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Tutankhamun: The Immersive Exhibition
Tutankhamun: The Immersive Exhibition
Tue, Dec 9 • 1:30 PM
Frihamnsgatan 66, Stockholm, 115 56
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Nearby restaurants of Stockholm Public Library

Hard Rock Cafe Stockholm

Midan Odenplan

Greasy Spoon

Bryggeriet Sportbar

Mondo Tapas Bar & Restaurant

The Flying Horse

Retro Bar & Restaurant - Vasastan

SWING By Golfbaren

The Old Brewer - Vasastan

Yume Sushi Odengatan

Hard Rock Cafe Stockholm

Hard Rock Cafe Stockholm

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(2.9K)

$$

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Midan Odenplan

Midan Odenplan

4.0

(1.8K)

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Greasy Spoon

Greasy Spoon

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Bryggeriet Sportbar

Bryggeriet Sportbar

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(528)

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Reviews of Stockholm Public Library

4.5
(606)
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4.0
2y

Gunnar Asplund's design of Stockholm's Public Library in the 1920s marked a transition between Neoclassicism and Rationalism in European architecture. The library, completed in 1928, was a fusion of classical and modern elements, influenced by a desire to create a national identity in Swedish architecture.

Asplund's library design was monumental, featuring a cylindrical reading room with three terraced levels of open shelving. The central cylinder's walls, reaching the full height of 42 meters, were adorned with roughly stuccoed finishes and illuminated by a ring of windows near the flat ceiling. The reading room was reminiscent of both Etienne Louis-Boullée's work and the Roman Pantheon.

While Asplund's architectural contemporaries included Walter Gropius, Mies van der Rohe, and Le Corbusier, his work earned him a significant place in Sweden's architectural history. The Stockholm Public Library became a defining structure in Swedish architecture during a time of transition, reflecting Sweden's shift from National Romanticism to rational Modernism.

This iconic library was a product of Sweden's evolving architectural landscape, emphasizing both national heritage and global influences, and symbolized the nation's architectural identity during a period of uncertainty and transformation.

Note:

This library has been recognized as one of the world's most beautiful libraries by Conde Nast Traveler magazine. Furthermore, it welcomes visitors at any...

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4.0
6y

I was in Stockholm for one week to help my daughter settle in Stockholm for her university study and needed a quiet place to read a technical book I brought by myself. This library has an excellent architecture and it is really a joy to read in the library. Being a public library, it is open to anyone, this is probably also the reason why people in reading rooms are not very quiet (talking on mobile phone or having a conversation there is no problem). There is also a small coffee shop (something very important to me personally), however the coffee served is of low quality and the blond lady working there does not like to answer...

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3.0
1y

A Biblioteca Municipal de Estocolmo, localizada na icônica Sveavägen 73, é uma joia arquitetônica e cultural na capital sueca. Projetada pelo renomado arquiteto Gunnar Asplund e inaugurada em 1928, esta biblioteca é um exemplo paradigmático do funcionalismo no design de bibliotecas.

Arquitetura e Ambiente A estrutura em forma de cilindro é uma das mais reconhecidas de Estocolmo, com uma impressionante sala de leitura circular que proporciona uma experiência visualmente arrebatadora. A iluminação natural que permeia o espaço, combinada com a disposição cuidadosa das prateleiras, cria um ambiente que convida à contemplação e ao estudo. A escolha de materiais e o estilo decorativo refletem a simplicidade e a elegância do modernismo escandinavo.

Coleções e Recursos A biblioteca abriga um vasto acervo de mais de 2 milhões de itens, incluindo livros, periódicos, manuscritos e materiais audiovisuais em diversos idiomas. As seções são organizadas de forma intuitiva, facilitando a navegação e a busca por materiais específicos. Há um foco notável em literatura sueca e internacional, e a biblioteca é particularmente conhecida por sua coleção de literatura infantil.

Serviços e Facilidades Os serviços oferecidos são de alta qualidade. Há múltiplos pontos de acesso à internet, salas de leitura reservadas, e áreas de estudo em grupo que atendem às necessidades tanto de acadêmicos quanto de leitores casuais. O atendimento ao público é prestativo e eficiente, com funcionários bem preparados e prontos para auxiliar com informações e orientações.

Impacto na Comunidade Como um centro cultural, a Biblioteca Municipal de Estocolmo desempenha um papel vital na vida dos cidadãos. Ela promove eventos literários, exposições e programas educativos que enriquecem a experiência cultural dos visitantes. A biblioteca também se destaca como um espaço de inclusão e aprendizado contínuo, oferecendo recursos acessíveis a todos os segmentos...

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Gunnar Asplund's design of Stockholm's Public Library in the 1920s marked a transition between Neoclassicism and Rationalism in European architecture. The library, completed in 1928, was a fusion of classical and modern elements, influenced by a desire to create a national identity in Swedish architecture. Asplund's library design was monumental, featuring a cylindrical reading room with three terraced levels of open shelving. The central cylinder's walls, reaching the full height of 42 meters, were adorned with roughly stuccoed finishes and illuminated by a ring of windows near the flat ceiling. The reading room was reminiscent of both Etienne Louis-Boullée's work and the Roman Pantheon. While Asplund's architectural contemporaries included Walter Gropius, Mies van der Rohe, and Le Corbusier, his work earned him a significant place in Sweden's architectural history. The Stockholm Public Library became a defining structure in Swedish architecture during a time of transition, reflecting Sweden's shift from National Romanticism to rational Modernism. This iconic library was a product of Sweden's evolving architectural landscape, emphasizing both national heritage and global influences, and symbolized the nation's architectural identity during a period of uncertainty and transformation. Note: This library has been recognized as one of the world's most beautiful libraries by Conde Nast Traveler magazine. Furthermore, it welcomes visitors at any time of the day.
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I was in Stockholm for one week to help my daughter settle in Stockholm for her university study and needed a quiet place to read a technical book I brought by myself. This library has an excellent architecture and it is really a joy to read in the library. Being a public library, it is open to anyone, this is probably also the reason why people in reading rooms are not very quiet (talking on mobile phone or having a conversation there is no problem). There is also a small coffee shop (something very important to me personally), however the coffee served is of low quality and the blond lady working there does not like to answer anything in English.
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