The Vorarlberg State Library, Bregenz
The Vorarlberg State Library inherited the former convent of the Benedictines at the base of Gebhardsberg Mountain. Founded in 1904 as a branch of the Vorarlberg Land Archive, in 1977 it was named the Vorarlberg Land Library, an information center providing documentation, communication and coordination for regional education. Its dome is a copy of the one at St. Peter’s Cathedral in Rome. It possesses a well-preserved 1616 copy of "Emser Chronik," a masterpiece of printing, which is considered the most beautiful book printed in Vorarlberg.
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The Vorarlberg State Library on Map
Sight Name: The Vorarlberg State Library
Sight Location: Bregenz, Austria (See walking tours in Bregenz)
Sight Type: Attraction/Landmark
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Sight Location: Bregenz, Austria (See walking tours in Bregenz)
Sight Type: Attraction/Landmark
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Walking Tours in Bregenz, Austria
Create Your Own Walk in Bregenz
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Bregenz Introduction Walking Tour
Bregenz, located where Austria meets Germany and Switzerland, contains many beautiful landmarks in both the historic and modern parts of the city. Discover Bregenz’s most popular attractions and learn about its history in the following orientation walk.
Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 2.5 Km or 1.6 Miles
Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 2.5 Km or 1.6 Miles
Historical Buildings in Bregenz
Bregenz is home to many historic buildings, several of which were built between the 13th and 16th centuries. Federal High School, the Vorarlberg Land Theater and City Hall, located near the harbor, are landmarks of the Lower Town. Take the following tour to discover Bregenz’s best historic architecture.
Tour Duration: 3 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 5.5 Km or 3.4 Miles
Tour Duration: 3 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 5.5 Km or 3.4 Miles