**Manuscript Treasures of the East on the Banks of the Neva** is a rare exhibition held at the **Institute of Oriental Manuscripts**, showcasing masterpieces from one of the **world’s largest Eastern manuscript collections**. 🕋

The display features:

* **Over 115,000 items** in 65 living and extinct languages

* Unique texts from across **Asia, the Middle East, and beyond**

* Housed within the **Novo-Mikhailovsky Palace**, a landmark of 19th-century architecture

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This exhibition offers a deep dive into the literary and cultural legacy of the East. **Access is by badge only.** ✔️