There are so many things to do when traveling that it’s hard to make time for everything. But if you love reading as much as you love traveling, visiting a library should always be on your travel itinerary. These are three of the most beautiful libraries in the world.
Tianjin Binhai Library, Tianjin, China
Opened in 2017, making it the newest library on the list, the city of Tianjin, China is home to the Tianjin Binhai Library. Nicknamed “The Eye”, it features a luminous sphere in its auditorium and floor-to-ceiling bookcases across its walls. It’s a giant, futuristic-looking building over five levels, with a staggering surface area of 33700 m². The library also acts as an educational center and a social space.
Strahov Monastery Library, Prague, Czech Republic
Designed in the iconic Baroque style, the Strahov Library is a feat of beautiful and unique architecture. The oldest part of the library is the Theological Hall, founded all the way back during the 1670s. With over 18,000 books on theology, it’s one of the most beautiful monasteries, and libraries, in the world.
George Peabody Library, Baltimore, Maryland, United States
If you’ve been looking for a library that resembles a wedding cake, the George Peabody Library is the one for you. Opened in 1878, the library boasts five tiers of ornamental cast-iron balconies leading up to a skylight 61 feet from the floor. It was opened as a dedication to the people of Baltimore by philanthropist George Peabody and it contains more than 300,000 books.