Carolina Rediviva

Uppsala University Library is one of the oldest research libraries in the Scandinavian countries. The library was founded in 1620 by the king Gustavus Adolphus, who also donated the first manuscripts and books to it. Since then the collections have grown significantly and many rare and valuable items have been added to its collections, which today constitute a rich and unique cultural heritage.

The exhibition displays material spanning several centuries and large parts of the world. The exhibition tells the story of Uppsala University Library's rich collections and provides a unique insight into the past. Through historical documents, visitors can explore the individuals, ideas and discoveries that have shaped our present..

The exhibition contains the famous Codex argenteus, as well as the earliest reasonably accurate map of the Nordic countries, Carta Marina printed in 1539.