Carmen Mihaiu
The first headquarter assigned to the National Library of Romania, in 1955, was located in the Court Building. That building was constructed between 1890-1895, by the plans of architects Albert Ballu and Ion Mincu.
In 1957, the Library moved in another building, the former Palace of Stock Market, constructed between 1906-1912, after the plans of architect Ștefan Burhuș.
The construction of the new building of the National Library of Romania began in the ‘80s, coordinated by the architect Cezar Lăzărescu and ceased after the 1989 Revolution. The remodeling of the premises was conducted between 2007 and 2008 by architect Eliodor Popa. The construction work was carried out in 2009-2011.
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The National Library of Romania is the main cultural institution whose mission is to develop, organise, preserve, conserve, research, and promote the national documentary heritage.
Through its functions and special tasks, the National Library of Romania participates in building a modern, dynamic and well informed society, opening paths towards knowledge of national and universal culture and spirituality; it participates in the social, cultural and economic development of the country and provides both current and future generations with free access to the collections for information, education, study and research.
Founded in 1838, the National Library of Romania opened its first reading room at Saint Sava National College with a collection of 10,000 volumes. Today, the National Library of Romania plays a fundamental role in preserving, protecting, and promoting the country’s written cultural heritage. Through its valuable collections of books, manuscripts, historical documents, and other documentary resources, the Library safeguards the memory and intellectual legacy of Romania. At the same time, it supports education, research, and public access to knowledge, serving as a major cultural institution dedicated to the preservation and transmission of national heritage to future generations.
