Baroque Library of Metten Abbey in Metten | Atlas Obscura
Barockbibliothek
This 8th-century Bavarian monastery is home to an exquisite Baroque-era library, regarded as one of Germany's most magnificent historic libraries.

📜 Exquisite Baroque-era library in an 8th-century Bavarian monastery.
🔍 Regarded as one of Germany's most magnificent historic libraries.

Why Go

🏛️ Admire stunning 18th-century Baroque architecture and art
📚 Explore a collection of 35,000 books, including rare manuscripts
🎨 See frescoes by Innozenz Waräthi and sculptures by Franz Josef Ignaz Holzinger

Why Avoid

🚫 Accessible by guided tour only

Tips

📍 Located in Metten, Germany, near Deggendorf

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