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Municipal Library of Prague

00 Praha 1-Staré Město

4.3 (1.9k) art installation
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The Municipal Library of Prague is celebrated for its famous 'Idiom' infinity book tower art installation located in the foyer. Constructed from 8,000 stacked books and clever internal mirrors, this towering column creates a striking optical illusion of a never-ending tunnel of literature. It stands out as a unique visual attraction that is especially popular among book lovers and photographers.

Viewers express high excitement and admiration for the library's impressive visual aesthetic, frequently sharing it as travel inspiration. However, commenters offer practical feedback noting that visitors should expect long wait times to view the popular book tower.

  • Look inside the cylindrical 'Idiom' tower to see the infinite mirror optical illusion.
  • Prepare for potential long wait times to view and photograph the art installation.
  • Conveniently located in the lobby of Prague's central public library.

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Monday1:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Tuesday9:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Wednesday9:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Thursday9:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Friday9:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Saturday10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Sunday10:00 AM – 6:00 PM

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