NLL building

In the building on Mūkusalas Street 3 (Castle of Light) the National Library of Latvia is located starting 2014. Library building is designed by the world-renowned architect – Gunnar Birkerts (USA) – Latvian by origin, and building is among the greatest cultural projects of the 21st century in Latvia. Besides the standard services and routine operations, the Castle of Light and its infrastructure serves as a platform for activities of various cooperation partners and a place of unique creative synergies.

• Excursions in the new National Library of Latvia building are available. Duration of the tour 1 hour. Pre-booking on weekdays (Mon-Fri) from 9.00 to 17.00, phone +371 22022920, e-mail: ekskursijas@lnb.lv
• 360° virtual tour
• Live from the NLL's building site
   

LEARN MORE ABOUT THE BUILDING OF THE NLL!

• The National Library of Latvia: the idea of the project
  Gunārs Birkerts
   

MORE ABOUT THE "CASTLE OF LIGHT" PROJECT

• The Latvian National Library Foundation web site
• The National Library of Latvia, phone: + 371 67365255, e-mail: lnb@lnb.lv