When does the photo exhibition take place?

The exhibition runs from May 19, 2026, to June 2, 2026, in the Upper Foyer of the Central Library.

At the University Library Regensburg, Central Library, Upper Foyer, Universitätsstraße 31, 93053 Regensburg.

Is the visit barrier-free?

The Upper Foyer of the Central Library is accessible. An elevator is available for access.

What are the opening hours?

Monday to Friday the exhibition is accessible from 08:00 to 22:00, on Saturday from 10:00 to 18:00. Closed on Sundays.

Does it cost to visit?

No specific entry price has been stated. No ticket price is mentioned for the event page.

Is there official information online?

Yes, the city of Regensburg and the University of Regensburg list the event in their official calendars and information pages.

A Photo Exhibition Opens the View on Latvia in the Middle of Regensburg

Name: Photo Exhibition Do You Know Latvia?
Start: 2026-05-19T10:00:00+02:00
End: 2026-06-03T00:00:00+02:00
Location: Zentralbibliothek Oberes Foyer

Photo Exhibition „Do You Know Latvia?“: A visual gateway to the Baltics

European Week 2026 brings a striking art experience to the Upper Foyer of the Central Library of the University of Regensburg with the photo exhibition „Do You Know Latvia?“. From May 19 to June 2, 2026, a visually powerful view of a country that often appears only in fragments in public perception unfolds here - yet is rich in culture, landscape, history, and European connections.

Photography as a cultural approach

The exhibition relies on the power of photography: it condenses impressions, creates closeness, and makes spatial as well as cultural distance visible. In the open foyer, images, light, and architecture create a special spatial effect. Thus, viewing the works becomes a quiet dialogue with Latvia as a European cultural space.

Europe as a theme, Latvia as a perspective

The inclusion in European Week 2026 gives the presentation a clear curatorial stance. It is not the spectacle that takes center stage, but the aesthetic experience of encounter and insight. Anyone interested in Eastern Europe, cultural education, and contemporary exhibition formats will find a smart approach to a country that develops its own visual language between the Baltic Sea, history, and the present.

The venue: University of Regensburg as a knowledge and cultural space

The Central Library of the University of Regensburg is more than a functional place of learning. The Upper Foyer offers an open, easily accessible setting for exhibitions and cultural events. The combination of an academic atmosphere, bibliographical order, and publicly accessible presentation creates a space where art mediation and academic curiosity find a productive synergy.

Visit with added value

The exhibition is aimed at art enthusiasts, students, educators, and all those who wish to experience European culture up close. The visit can be combined with other program points of European Week and offers an inspiring opportunity to discover photographic art as a medium of communication.

Conclusion: “Do You Know Latvia?” is a thoughtfully curated photo exhibition about perception, European diversity, and cultural proximity. Anyone seeking images with depth, a calm exhibition atmosphere, and a reflective view of the Baltics should experience this presentation live in Regensburg.