Klimo Library

The Klimo Library (Hungarian: Klimo Könyvtár), Klimo Collection (Hungarian: Klimo Gyűjtemény) or Episcopal Library (Hungarian: Püspöki Könyvtár) established in 1774 is the first public library of Hungary. It was established in Pécs by György Klimó, Bishop of Pécs and it is still operating. Although Klimó could not establish a university in Pécs, he still opened the library for the public. Until the Great War, the library was operating constantly under the episcopal see. After that, the building of the library and its collection were given to the university by Bishop for eternal use.

Klimo Library

The Klimo Library (Hungarian: Klimo Könyvtár), Klimo Collection (Hungarian: Klimo Gyűjtemény) or Episcopal Library (Hungarian: Püspöki Könyvtár) established in 1774 is the first public library of Hungary. It was established in Pécs by György Klimó, Bishop of Pécs and it is still operating. Although Klimó could not establish a university in Pécs, he still opened the library for the public. Until the Great War, the library was operating constantly under the episcopal see. After that, the building of the library and its collection were given to the university by Bishop for eternal use.