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From the dramatic arches and towering ceilings of the Medieval period to the futuristic designs of today, these libraries are some of the most beautiful in the world. Each is a one-of-a-kind destination perfect for hiding away in reading nooks, quiet studying or simply admiring an architectural marvel.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

1. Oodi Library in Helsinki, Finland<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Designed by ALA Architects, Oodi library<\/a> serves as a central meeting place for residents of Helsinki, Finland. The living room-like space features an ultra-minimalist interior that offers an airy, light and open place to read and study. Sleek lines, lofty white ceilings, light wooden floors and a large facade of glass windows overlooking the city make visitors feel among the clouds as they enjoy the building\u2019s amenities, which include the dedicated library space, housing exhibitions, 3D printing workshops, a recording studio, theater, event space and a restaurant and cafe.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2. Biblioth\u00e8que Nationale de France in Paris, France<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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As one of the oldest libraries in the world and one of the most significant structures in France, the Bibliotheque Nationale<\/a> (National Library) of France holds loads of important history, in addition to books. The library\u2019s famous Oval Room, which was designed in 1897 by Jean-Louis Pascal and completed in 1932 by Alfred Recoura, features stunning arches and a rounded ceiling with skylights and intricate details. The walls are adorned with mosaics, along with towering shelves that house over 20,000 volumes of books, and lead into 160 private reading spaces.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

3. Trinity College Library in Dublin, Ireland<\/h2>\n\n\n
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The Old Library at Trinity College in Dublin<\/a> is one of the greatest works of architect Thomas Burgh. Constructed between 1712 and 1732, this library is a temple of literature, featuring two stories of floor-to-ceiling wooden shelves filled with historic books that are still accessed by sliding ladders. In the famous 65-meter-long chamber known as the Long Room, visitors walk beneath arched ceilings as they pass by intricate columns and marble busts of some of the most important scholars and philosophers to the college. The library is also home to a copy of the 1916 Proclamation of the Irish Republic<\/em> and the Book of Kells.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

4. John Rylands Research Institute & Library in Manchester, England<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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A breathtaking example of late Neo-gothic architecture in Europe, the John Rylands Library<\/a> in Manchester, England opened to the public in 1900 after being founded by Enriqueta Augustina Rylands in memory of her late husband and Manchester\u2019s successful industrialist, John Rylands. Inside, the beautiful building resembles the striking features of a cathedral with a crimson walkway, grand stained-glass windows, ribbed vault ceilings, stone columns and warm lighting that lines the walls to give a candle-light glow. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

5. George Peabody Library in Baltimore<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Connected to Johns Hopkins University, George Peabody Library<\/a> in Baltimore is a standing treasure of the Gilded Age featuring thousands of bookshelves that climb up to the 61-foot ceiling across five tiers of cast-iron balconies. The library opened to the public in 1878 and features a stunning design by Baltimore architect Edmund G. Lind, in collaboration with the Peabody Institute\u2019s first provost, Dr. Nathaniel H. Morison. Though focussed on research into the 19th century, the library\u2019s gorgeous tiled floor, ornamental details, open ceiling and towering bookshelves make the building a popular background for special events like weddings and banquets.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

6. Hachioji Library in Tokyo, Japan<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Designed by Ito Toyo, one of Japan\u2019s leading architects, Hachioji Library<\/a> is one of two libraries at the Tama Art University campus in Tokyo. The modernist building is a glimpse into the future with large industrial arches and glass walls that contour the natural slope of the library\u2019s first floor, creating a remarkable and functional space. Completed in 2007, Hachioji Library boasts stunning city views, an all-purpose gallery and event space, a theater area with a big screen, private reading seats and about 100,000 books, including about 77,000 Japanese books. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

7. National Library in Santiago, Chile<\/h2>\n\n\n
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Chile\u2019s National Library<\/a> stands in the center of Santiago as a significant landmark that honors the country\u2019s history, as well as architecture influenced by French neoclassicism. The library was completed in 1925 and features beautiful columns and arches that point to the soaring ceilings adorned with stained-glass skylights and cozy, antique chandeliers. Visitors can browse an extensive collection of books and manuscripts across two floors that are accessed by carved marble staircases and decorated with sculptures and paintings from some of the country’s most important artists.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

8. Stuttgart City Library, Germany<\/h2>\n\n\n
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One of Stuttgart, Germany\u2019s most photographed buildings, the all-white Stuttgart City Library<\/a> is just as Instagrammable as it is educational. The library was designed by Yi architects in 2011, and features a unique, cube-like exterior that emits blue light at night. Inside, the inverted ziggurat reading room is completely dressed in white aside from the books behind zig-zag staircases that connect the multiple floors. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

9. Biblitoeca Marciana in Venice, Italy<\/h2>\n\n\n
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Built in 1537 by revered sculptor and architect Jacopo Sansovino, Biblitoeca Marciana<\/a> in Venice, Italy is one of the earliest surviving public libraries and repositories for manuscripts in Italy with over 750,000 books, and 13,000 manuscripts. The classic Renaissance architecture is a testament of the library\u2019s history and features stunning interiors where visitors can admire statues, ornamental ceilings, beautiful stone and brick walls and more. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

10. The Bodleian Library in Oxford, England<\/h2>\n\n\n
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The Bodleian Library<\/a> is one of the oldest in England, with the building itself dating back to the 1300\u2019s. 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