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University library & tower

Visit the university library & climb the library tower

Visit this historical building by means of an audio guide. Don’t miss the wonderful reading room. If you're lucky, there’s a temporary exhibition you can enjoy as well.

If you want to learn more about the university library’s turbulent history and its impact on the city, you have to climb the five floors of the library tower. A photo exhibition takes you to five significant periods in the library’s history.

Floor 1 – The fire of Leuven
Floor 2 – International solidarity
Floor 3 – A gift from America
Floor 4 – Another war and reconstruction
Floor 5 – Land of carillons

After the fifth floor, you reach the balcony where you can enjoy a unique panoramic view of the city.

Practical info

Individual visitors

24.09-30.06
Mondays to Fridays: 10 am-7 pm
Saturdays & Sundays: 10 am-5 pm
01.07-23.09
Mondays to Sundays: 10 am-5 pm
Price:
- 7 euro
- Reduced rate: 5 euro
- Children under 12: free of charge
Tip! ILUVLeuven Ticket: visit the highlights at an interesting rate
More information: KU Leuven

Groups:

More information: KU Leuven

Accessibility of the tower:

A maximum of 45 people may climb the tower at the same time
Wheelchair users can consult the texts and images of the exhibition at the reception
There is no lift

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