Raczyński Library

The Raczyński Library
Biblioteka Raczyńskich w Poznaniu
The façade of the library
LocationPoznań, Poland
Coordinates52°24′30″N 16°55′42″E / 52.40833°N 16.92833°E / 52.40833; 16.92833
Built1822–1828
ArchitectCh. Percier
Architectural style(s)Neoclassicism
Governing bodyCity of Poznań
Location of The Raczyński Library
Biblioteka Raczyńskich w Poznaniu in Poland
Raczyński Library (Greater Poland Voivodeship)

The Raczyński Library (Polish: Biblioteka Raczyńskich w Poznaniu) is a public library founded by Count Edward Raczyński in Poznań. The library's building was erected in 1822–1828 with the financial support of Edward Raczyński Foundation. The structure of a classical building features a colonnade reminiscent of the eastern façade of the Louvre. In front of the main building of the library stands the Hygieia's Fountain statue created by Albert Wolff in 1841.

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