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Libraries Around the World
Prunksaal der Nationalbibliothek is one of Libraries Around the World.

1. Prunksaal der Nationalbibliothek

9.2
Josefsplatz 1, Vienna, Vienna
Historic and Protected Site · Hofburg · 37 tips and reviews
Stadtbibliothek am Mailänder Platz is one of Libraries Around the World.

2. Stadtbibliothek am Mailänder Platz

9.0
Mailänder Platz 1, Stuttgart, Baden-Württemberg
Library · Mitte · 28 tips and reviews
Seattle Central Library is one of Libraries Around the World.

3. Seattle Central Library

9.1
1000 4th Ave (btwn Madison & Spring), Seattle, WA
Library · Seattle Central Business District · 152 tips and reviews
Central Library is one of Libraries Around the World.

4. Central Library

616 Macleod Tr. SE (7 Ave.), Calgary, AB
Library · Downtown Calgary · 8 tips and reviews
Brooklyn Art Library is one of Libraries Around the World.

5. Brooklyn Art Library

28 Frost St (btwn Union Ave & Lorimer St), Brooklyn, NY
Library · Williamsburg · 18 tips and reviews
Bibliotheca Alexandrina is one of Libraries Around the World.

6. Bibliotheca Alexandrina

9.1
(مكتبة الإسكندرية)
Emtedad Dr. Abd Al Hamid Sayed- Al Azaritah, Shatby, Alexandria
Library · 70 tips and reviews
Starfield Library is one of Libraries Around the World.

7. Starfield Library

9.3
(별마당도서관)
강남구 영동대로 513, Seoul, Seoul
Library · Sam seong 1 dong · 51 tips and reviews

8. Hibiya Library & Museum

8.8
(日比谷図書文化館)
日比谷公園1-4, Tokyo, Tokyo
Library · Kasumigaseki · 21 tips and reviews

m d.m d: Not only books, they have good facilities such as auditorium and exhibition space. Wide range of magazines there.

9. Biblioteca Nacional de Chile

8.8
Alameda 651 (Mac-Iver), Santiago, Santiago Metropolitan
Library · Santa Lucia · 70 tips and reviews

Dominic T.Dominic Tam: Hidden gem. This national Library was built in a historic building completed in 1925 although its history traces to nineteenth century.Extensive collections include Chile's first newspaper.

10. Centro Cultural Biblioteca Pública Julio Mario Santo Domingo

8.8
AC 170 67 - 51, Bogotá, Bogota D.C.
Library · Britalia · 38 tips and reviews

Felipe V.Felipe Vargas Jiménez: Very good library, the concerts are amazing, it's more than a library.

11. National Library of the Czech Republic

8.6
(Národní knihovna ČR)
Mariánské nám. 190/5 (Karlova 190/1), Prague, Capital City of Prague
Library · Staré Město · 30 tips and reviews

Theo A.Theo A: Go to the silent room where its cosy and warm during winter and watching snow from the window!

12. National Library of Thailand

7.9
(หอสมุดแห่งชาติ)
Samsen Rd., Dusit, Bangkok
Library · 38 tips and reviews

Meform N.Meform Ng: The most classic library in Bangkok! Very quiet and lots of books. Honestly, I love smell of the books in 2nd floor I don't know why lol

Biblioteca Palafoxiana is one of Libraries Around the World.

13. Biblioteca Palafoxiana

8.9
5 Oriente 5 (E/ Av. 16 de Septiembre y 2 Sur), Puebla, Puebla
Library · 49 tips and reviews

Becky H.Becky Hardgrave: Loved seeing all the old books and the smell of books. A true treasure.

14. Tachikawa Manga Park

7.9
(立川まんがぱーく)
錦町3-2-26 (子ども未来センター 2F), Tachikawa-shi, Tokyo
Library · Tachikawa · 6 tips and reviews

xtortxtort: 朝から晩までマンガが400円で読み放題。軽食やアルコールもあり、趣味が合えば一日でも飽きないスポット。

15. Biblioteca Joanina

Pátio das Escolas da Universidade de Coimbra, Coimbra, Distrito de Coimbra
College Library · 22 tips and reviews

Özgür B.Özgür Benli: One of the most beautiful libraries of the world, breath taking😳👍

Real Gabinete Português de Leitura is one of Libraries Around the World.

16. Real Gabinete Português de Leitura

9.0
R. Luís de Camões, 30, Rio de Janeiro, RJ
Library · Centro · 62 tips and reviews

PureWowPureWow: Built in the late 1880s, this Rio de Janeiro library houses more than 350,000 books on its stunning Gothic shelves. Read more.

George Peabody Library is one of Libraries Around the World.

17. George Peabody Library

8.7
17 E Mount Vernon Pl, Baltimore, MD
Library · Mount Vernon · 16 tips and reviews

David H.David Holtz: This is one of the most beautiful libraries in the world. A must see when in Baltimore.

Trinity College Old Library & The Book of Kells Exhibition is one of Libraries Around the World.

18. Trinity College Old Library & The Book of Kells Exhibition

9.0
Sean Leabharlann Choláiste na Tríonóide & Taispeántas Leabhar Cheanannais, Dublin, Dublin City
College Library · 142 tips and reviews

Ashley K.Ashley Kemper: Definitely buy your tickets online to avoid waiting in a huge line. (Pro tip: you can buy on your phone when you get there.) The Book of Kells has a cool history, but the Long Room is amazing!

19. Bibliothèque Mazarine

8.0
23 quai de Conti (Place de l'Institut), Paris, Île-de-France
Library · 7 tips and reviews

Stefy C.Stefy Cavicchi: Très chic..

20. Library of Birmingham

8.9
Centenary Sq (Broad St), Birmingham, West Midlands
Library · 51 tips and reviews

Elliott B.Elliott Brown: 10 floors. 2 hidden gardens on balconies. Free wifi. A cafe on ground floor with mezzanine above. Link to the REP. Shakespeare memorial room at the top! Great for tourists! Great for photography!

21. Bodleian Library

Broad St (Catte St), Oxford, Oxfordshire
College Library · 34 tips and reviews

Andy M.Andy Macdermott: Check the Divinity room for all you Harry Potter crazies out there! They filmed a few scenes in their including the Infirmary and Dance lesson scene! Nothing more 'historic' to add I'm afraid!

22. 臺北市立圖書館北投分館 Taipei Public Library Beitou Branch

9.1
光明路251號, Taipei
Library · Běitóu Qū · 17 tips and reviews

Albert W.Albert Wang: Designed by one of the top architects (郭英釗) in Taiwan. Visually relaxing & green design. A great place to spend an afternoon. Read more.

Bibliothèque Publique d'Information (BPI) is one of Libraries Around the World.

23. Bibliothèque Publique d'Information (BPI)

7.0
Centre Pompidou (24 Rue du Renard), Paris, Île-de-France
Library · Hôtel-de-Ville · 54 tips and reviews
Mirzoyan Library is one of Libraries Around the World.

24. Mirzoyan Library

8.8
(Mirzoyan Library / Գրադարան)
10 Mher Mkrtchyan (Petros Adamyan), Yerevan, Yerevan
Library · Kentron · 26 tips and reviews