The Morgan Library, New York City – opulent, with illuminated manuscripts on the walls, it houses original manuscripts by Balzac.
Royal Portuguese Cabinet Of Reading, Rio de Janeiro – a treasure trove for bibliophiles, it has the largest collection of Portuguese texts outside Portugal.
Beitou Public Library, Taipei – Taiwan’s first green library, with rainwater used for the toilets and natural light reducing the need for electricity.
The British Library, London – home to one of the world’s biggest collections – with more than 170 million items including one of Leonardo Da Vinci’s notebooks.
Stuttgart City Library, Stuttgart – this minimalist structure designed by architect Eun Young Yi is something to behold.
Bibliotheca Alexandrina, Alexandria – the city was considered a hub of knowledge 2,000 years ago before its library was burned. This 2002 building aims to right that wrong.
Woollahra Library At Double Bay, New South Wales – an inclusive, collaborative community space designed as a garden within a library.

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7 Incredible Libraries To Visit Worldwide

By Lauren Cochrane

Aug 15, 2023

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