10 Incredible Libraries Around the World

What does the ideal library entail? What does the perfect place to read look like and, more importantly, feel like?

While the ideal place for reading, discovering favorite pieces of literature and history, or working is a personal preference, Google: Arts and Culture has compiled a list of 10 Incredible Libraries Around the World. While their choices are based upon architecture, interior design, and magnitude, the library's collection of books, photos, and historical artifacts are also taken into account.

These libraries are special to individual people as well as to the masses of tourists that sweep in and out of the doors every year. The George Peabody Library in Baltimore's neo-greco atrium is a beautiful spot where weddings occur. The Stuttgart City Library's "Library for Insomniacs" is a small collection of the library's books that is open 24-hours while the roof panels cast a soft blue glow down onto sacred, literary space.

I personally think Google: Arts and Culture did a professional job compiling this list. Not only are there pictures of the libraries' architecturally marvelous spaces, but there are also details about each library explaining its qualification for making the list.

Follow the link below to check out the article.

https://artsandculture.google.com/theme/LgIiuhCeZkiRJg

Works Cited

"10 Incredible Libraries Around the World." Google Arts and Culture, 2019,

artsandculture.google.com/theme/LgIiuhCeZkiRJg. Accessed 14 July 2019.

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