The Vatican Library, officially known as the Vatican Apostolic Library, is one of the oldest libraries in the world, established in 1475. It houses a vast collection of historical texts, manuscripts, and printed books, many of which are invaluable to scholars and researchers. The library's mission is to preserve and promote the cultural heritage of the Catholic Church and humanity. Located within the Vatican City, the library contains over 1.1 million printed books and 75,000 manuscripts, including works from ancient civilizations. It is renowned for its collection of rare texts, such as the Codex Vaticanus, one of the oldest surviving manuscripts of the Bible.