Inside 5 of the most beautiful Libraries in the world

From heavy-ornamented baroque structures to modern-minimalist interiors, these most beautiful libraries in the world have something for everyone.

When was the last time you visited a library? The digital age has made sure that everything, including the world’s most promising literature, is at the convenience of our fingertips today.

We have handpicked the most gorgeous libraries in the world for you to marvel at.

Strahov Library, Prague, Czech Republic

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Seattle Central Library, Washington, USA

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Tianjin Binhai Library, Tianjin, China

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George Peabody Library, Maryland, USA

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Abbey Library of Saint Gall, St. Gallen, Switzerland

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Travellers, in particular, find novel appeal in the splendour and secrets of grand libraries, for a few of these façades tell the stories of the past and present to the world not only through the books on their shelves, but also through their walls and hallowed halls.