Admont Abbey is the world's largest monastic library and now the oldest monastery in Styria, Austria library. Graz Master Builder Josef Hueber built this library known for its Baroque architecture, art, and manuscripts. While the architect finished Abbey's architecture and design work in 1074, the library did not construct until 1776. Can you imagine that this majestic and magnificent library contains an astonishing number of c. 70,000 volumes? While the abbey owns around c. 200,000 books. The colours used by the architect are so bright that it is hard to take your eyes off it. The ceiling of this library is decorated with frescoes that show the stages of the human mind. This library also houses art collections of Historical and Modern artists which make it is an ideal visual treat for the lovers of art, architecture, books, and history. 

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