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Copenhagen has many public libraries covering and specializing
in many different subjects like science, physics, music
and e.g. special collections. The Royal Library has today four sites, but the main building is the one with the new section called The Black Diamond.
The Royal Library
The Royal Library was founded by King Frederik III
in 1648. The king was a real book-worm and required
four private libraries. In 1793 the library was opened
to the public, and in 1906 the present main building on the
Isle of Slotsholmen was inaugurated.
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Since 1989 the Royal Library and the University Library,
founded in 1482, have merged into one institution.
The Black
Diamond
In September 1999 Queen Margrethe inaugurated the Black
Diamond, the new, spectacular wing of the Royal Library.
The Black Diamond is clad in Absolute Black granite,
mined in Zimbabwe and cut and polished in northern Italy.
The fantastic building is right by the waterfront of
Copenhagen harbour.
The Black Diamond houses also a variety of cultural facilities - concerts, exhibitions and lectures. Open from 10 a.m. Sundays closed.
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