The Great Library of Prague

The Great Library of Prague was a renowned medieval library established in the 14th century within Prague Castle. It served as a major center for academic and religious scholarship, housing a vast collection of manuscripts, texts, and incunabula. The library played a key role in preserving and disseminating knowledge during the Middle Ages, attracting scholars from across Europe. Over time, its collection and significance diminished, and much of its holdings were lost or moved elsewhere. Today, while the original library no longer exists, its legacy underscores the importance of knowledge preservation and medieval learning in Central Europe.