The library that holds the Codex Gigas, the "Devil's Bible." It has been in Sweden since Swedish troops brought it back from Prague in 1648, during the Thirty Years' War.
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National Library of Sweden
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| Encyclopedia | Codex Gigas |
|---|---|
| Location | Sweden Stockholm |
| Type of place | Historic site or landmark |
| Map position | Approximate position (City, rounded to about 10 km), not the exact place |
One of the largest medieval manuscripts in the world, made at a monastery in Bohemia (today's Czech Republic) in the early 13th century. It weighs about 75 kg. Because it contains a large picture of the devil, it is called the "Devil's Bible," and a legend says a monk wrote it in one night with the devil's help.