National Library of Denmark
Calling all bookworms and architecture enthusiasts! While in Copenhagen, don't miss out on the gem that is the Black Diamond. This building, which forms part of the Royal Danish Library network, is one of the most breathtaking in the capital city.
In 1648, King Frederick III founded the first Danish Library with the hope of housing his extensive collection of European authors under one roof. As the years passed by, the collection grew until it finally joined forces with the University of Copenhagen. Today, the Royal Library's collection boasts over 30 million titles available to the public.
The Black Diamond
The newest addition to the Royal Library network was built in 1999. It has since become one of the most beautiful buildings to see while in Copenhagen. A genuine feat of engineering and design, the Black Diamond's dark marble walls perfectly reflect the sea and sky. A wonder to behold!
The Black Diamond is in the Christianshavn neighborhood, just a few meters away from the waterfront, and is the biggest library in all of the Scandinavian countries. A 968 square foot (200 square meters) piece in the main hall decorates the ceiling.
While this building is jaw-droppingly beautiful, it's just one of the buildings that make up the Royal Danish Library network. The main library is an older stone structure.
Schedule
Monday to Friday: 8 am to 9 pm
Saturdays: 9 am to 7 pm
Nearby places
Danish War Museum (256 m) Christiansborg Palace (358 m) Copenhagen's Thorvaldsen Museum (433 m) National Museum of Denmark (496 m) Ny Carlsberg Glyptotek in Copenhagen (633 m)
