20 Libraries So Beautiful They'll Bring Out the Bookworm in Everyone

http://www.travelandleisure.com/slideshows/most-beautiful-libraries-in-the-world#2

 

A library worth visiting not on the list is Trinity University library in Dublin

https://www.google.com/search?q=trinity+university+library+dublin&tbm=isch&imgil=qcEgSjbAY5_d1M%3A%3B3N36zMqOOkHX3M%3Bhttp%253A%252F%252Fwww.ucd.ie%252Freadingeast%252Ftcd.html&source=iu&pf=m&fir=qcEgSjbAY5_d1M%3A%2C3N36zMqOOkHX3M%2C_&usg=__QBJHUYSCufBcecF55Hy0vNH08Go=&biw=1280&bih=649&ved=0ahUKEwjGtcHN8sjVAhXHsVQKHdP1C-QQyjcIrQE&ei=PVeKWYajJ8fj0gLT66-gDg#imgrc=qcEgSjbAY5_d1M:

 

another is Istanbul University library

https://www.google.com/search?q=ist...i=6leKWae3J8Oc0wLuyKOIBw#imgrc=fg1Arik35nbw4M:

 

It's always a joy to see libraries like this. The interior fits the treasures housed inside.

 

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_the_largest_libraries_in_the_United_States

 

Libraries are as relevant as ever

http://www.mercurynews.com/2017/10/26/libraries-are-as-relevant-as-ever/

 

The modern boxes leave me cold but I love the old school architecture with the musty leather bound texts and loose portfolios.

 

This is also magical place, atleast for me.

http://bit.ly/2gKB5D1

 

Sistine Hall of the Vatican Library..est 1475.

 

PS anyone visiting Seattle, the library is worth the visit; It's an architectural gem.