bucharest central university library

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Bucharest Central University Library, centenary light projections Royalty Free Stock Photo

The present Central University Library was founded in 1895 as the Carol I Library of the University Foundation. It was built on land bought by King Carol I of Romania for the Carol I University Foundation and designed by French architect Paul Gottereau. The building was completed in 1893 and opened on 14 March 1895.