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The Biblioteca Joanina, sometimes known in English as the Joanine Library, is a Baroque library in Coimbra, Portugal, located at the heart of the University of Coimbra. The Biblioteca Joanina is regularly considered one of the most beautiful libraries in the world.
In 1705 the library was closed and about 20 years later a new library was established-–the Biblioteca Joanina (Joanina Library, named after King João V). By the reform which occurred in 1901, the library was renamed Biblioteca Central da Universidade (Central Library of the university).
Biblioteca Joanina; C. University of Coimbra General Library This page was last edited on 29 September 2019, at 16:09 (UTC). Text is available under the Creative ...
Church of Santa Engrácia in Lisbon “Talha Dourada” gilded woodcarving. Biblioteca Joanina 1717–1728, University of Coimbra. After the end of the restoration of independence war, and past the crisis of succession between Afonso VI and Pedro II, Portugal was ready for the international Baroque.
Built in the 18th century, the Joanina Library (Biblioteca Joanina), a Baroque library, is another notable landmark of the ancient university. The Baroque University Tower ( Torre da Universidade ) designed by António Canevari and built between 1728 and 1733, is an iconic monument of the city.
Santa Engrácia National Pantheon, designed by João Antunes in 1681 The Royal Building of Mafra, a UNESCO World Heritage Site Brejoeira Palace in Monção; designed by Carlos Amarante The Biblioteca Joanina, built in 1717. Baroque architecture in Portugal enjoys a very special situation and a different timeline from the rest of Europe.
It was during this period of prosperity, that some of the greatest Portuguese artworks were completed, including: the Royal Building of Mafra, the Clérigos Church (also known as Tower of the Clerics), the Baroque Library Biblioteca Joanina, the Sanctuary of Bom Jesus do Monte in Braga, the Shrine of Our Lady of Remedies in Lamego or the Mateus ...
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