In such digital times, it is easy to get lost and lose interest in reading a book. What if I tell you that visiting the most incredible libraries can help you with that?
These luxury places have both amazing architecture and opulent interiors that will make anyone fall in love. We present you with a list of the most incredible libraries in the world.
Are you ready to start this new chapter?
National Library of Finland, Helsinki
The National Library of Finland is located next to the Helsinki Cathedral. It is one of the most magnificent buildings in the country. This is such an honor since Finland is full of amazing landmarks.
The main building of the library dates from the 19th century and the architect responsible, C.L. Engel, pulled his inspiration from Classicism with Corinthian columns, a central rotunda, and halls coated with stucco marble.
In 2010 the building suffered renovations to return to its former glory and an underground book cave was added to shelter the library's books.
Do you want to try to guess how many books it has?
Some number around THREE MILLION!
Tama Art University Library, Tokyo
The Tama Art University Library, in Tokyo probably has the most modern design that you will see in a library. Although the concrete arches, glass walls, minimalist furniture, and tidy rows of computers, the library completed in 2007, has the classicism associated with libraries in general.
This building is not only interesting for the book lovers, but also for those who love architecture since there's no other works like this one.
Strahov Monastery Library, Prague
Prague is a place where you can feel in the past, even if you have your feet on the ground. That happens mostly due to their classical architecture.
This library is in the Strahov monastery that remotes to 1143. The order survived years and years of misfortunes and built the library in 1679. Everything here is remarkable, but we have to highlight two things. The ceiling has Biblical frescoes, and the "compilation wheel" facilities the process of finding a book without having to take anything down.
Now you know a little more about the most incredible libraries in the world, tell me: which book do you want to read next and in which of these libraries?
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