National Széchényi Library

The Széchényi National Library was established in Hungary in 1802, and it owes its establishment and name to the Hungarian national aristocrat, Count Ferenc Széchényi. At the end of the eighteenth century, he searched for Hungarian books in the country and abroad and collected them together in one collection and donated them to the nation in 1802, and from Then the public library, open to all, was opened. Ferenc Cecchini's patriotic act sparked a nation-wide response as the entire community mobilized and made donations as a personal contribution to ensure the largest possible national library; If you are in Budapest, do not miss it.