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National Library of Austria Papyrus Museum · Antique Book Tourism

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National Library of Austria Papyrus Museum · Antique Book Tourism

This specialized museum offers rare access to ancient book culture from 1500 BC to 1500 AD. The collection includes Egyptian Book of the Dead papyri, Greek literary texts, and early Christian manuscripts on papyrus. Rotating exhibitions allow visitors to see genuine ancient documents that predate codex books.

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World's largest collection of papyri with 180,000 objects from ancient Egypt, Greece, and Rome.

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Best season: year-round
Difficulty: easy
Region: Austria, Vienna

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