The World's Most Beautiful Libraries

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A Beautiful Library Hides in Shadow of a Famous Cathedral

The Carnegie Library of Reims is an undeniable, art deco dream. But it’s also incredibly easy to miss.

Laura Studarus

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This Beautiful Library Was Born Out of a Horrible Tragedy

Its architect, Raymond Moriyama, had his perspective on design forged when he was a child living in an internment camp.

Brandon Withrow

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This Beautiful Library Has a Dungeon

It’s also an impressive English-language oasis.

Laura Studarus

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Copenhagen’s Black Diamond Has Treasure Inside

And plenty of what to some might seem like junk.

Laura Studarus

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The Obscure London Library Where Famous Writers Go for Books

From Darwin to Dickens to Christie and Twain, this library that looks more like a residence than anything else has always counted the greats as members.

Laura Studarus

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Some Won’t Set Foot in This Library After Mass Grave Found

Renzo Piano’s inviting design may herald an Athens of the future, but not all are convinced.

Alex Sakalis

The World's Most Beautiful Libraries

A Beautiful Library Hides in Shadow of a Famous Cathedral

This Beautiful Library Was Born Out of a Horrible Tragedy

This Beautiful Library Has a Dungeon

Copenhagen’s Black Diamond Has Treasure Inside

The Obscure London Library Where Famous Writers Go for Books

Some Won’t Set Foot in This Library After Mass Grave Found

This City's Giant Rock Library is Now One of America's Best

You Must Cover Your Eyes to See This Amazing Library

To Get Into This Hidden Library You’ll Need to Read a Book

This Stunning American Library Is the Height of Whimsy

The World’s Most Hated Architect Has One Hell of a Library