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Most public libraries around the world are open to the public, and they should be the first spot on your travel list. They’re a treasure trove of books, archives, and literary events – and you won’t have to spend a fortune to check them out.
Visiting Author’s Homes
If the city you’re visiting happens to be home to the house of a famous author, check how much money you’d have to set aside for an entrance fee and if there are any discounts you could use to your advantage.
Right Bookstores
Feel free to check out every bookstore that seems cute and cozy, but don’t be tempted to spend your money there. Touristy bookstores are often overpriced, so it’s best to shop elsewhere – ideally at second-hand bookstores selling used books.
Budget Shopping
If you decide to shop for books during your trip, do it with a budget in mind. Never go overboard because books will add a lot of weight to your luggage and you might even have to pay an extra fee.
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Book City is one of Toronto’s leading bookstore chains with locations around the city, and you should make sure to check out at least one of them during your visit.
Toronto Reference Library
In addition to being one of Toronto’s largest libraries, this building is one of the city’s biggest architectural marvels, and its interior design was inspired by the hanging gardens of Babylon.
Thomas Fisher Rare Book Library
This visually stunning library is located at the University of Toronto, and it’s home to the largest collection of rare books in all of Canada.
(@beautiful.bibliophile)The Monkey’s Paw
Speaking of amazing spots for fans of rare and antique books, the Monkey’s Paw will win you over with its vending machine that dispenses random vintage books, called Biblio-Mat.
Famous Last Words
If you love books and cocktails in equal measure, this bookstore café is a place to be and its cocktails inspired by literary characters are impossible to resist.
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]]>Cafebrería El Péndulo
In addition to being a bookstore, Cafebrería El Péndulo is also a coffee shop, a restaurant, and a popular spot for live concerts, book nights, and literary courses. Its interior is decorated with dozens of plants, transforming this bookstore into a unique green oasis.
Biblioteca Vasconcelos
Often described as Mexico City’s mega-library, Biblioteca Vasconcelos is one of the most impressive libraries you’ll ever see. This enormous building covers 38,000 square meters, and transparent walls and intricate networks of balconies and paths transform book-browsing into a true adventure.
Biblioteca Central
The central library of Mexico City’s university is one of those buildings you don’t even have to step into to be wowed. It’s best known for being covered with dramatic murals created by the Mexican artist Juan O’Gorman. If that isn’t enough to impress you, you’ll be blown away by hundreds of thousands of books it contains, covering many different disciplines.
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]]>Royal Portuguese Reading Room, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
This library was created in 1837 and as the name suggests, it’s fit for royalty. You’ll want to bring your camera to get a snap of the four-story building which features a limestone exterior, blue ceilings, dark wood arches, and stained glass windows. Did we mention it’s home to 350,000 volumes to choose between?
Stuttgart City Library, Germany
Stuttgart City Library is one of the most modern libraries in the world with its bright, white five-story layout. The library opened in 2011 and it features a reading room shaped like an upside-down pyramid.
George Peabody Library, Baltimore, Maryland
This Baltimore library is part of Johns Hopkins University and it opened in 1878. The library is totally free and you don’t have to be a student to enjoy the 300,000 volumes housed in it.
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Architecture and book lovers visiting Sydney agree on at least one thing—Green Square Library is a true delight. If its modern glass exterior isn’t impressive enough for you, its colorful, Instagram-friendly reading room will be.
Woollahra Library
Woollahra Library at Double Bay is a perfect place to relax with a good book, and not only because it features three levels covered with books. It’s also bursting with greenery, and its interior will make you feel like you’re still outdoors.
State Library of New South Wales
This library doesn’t have the modern vibe of the previous two, but that doesn’t make it any more amazing. It’s classic architecture and shelves filled with countless books that have been around for decades—even centuries— will make you feel like you traveled back in time.
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]]>Biblioteca Sandro Penna in Italy
This library’s structure looks a lot like a flying saucer, built this way to allow for maximal use of natural light. On the outside, the library is surrounded by a pink glass, which makes it visible to anyone in the area.
Buncrana Library in Ireland
Not necessarily a notable tourist destination, this library in County Donegal has a fishing boat hanging from the ceiling. The library itself is located in a converted church and acts as the center of activities for the local community.
Schœlcher library in Martinique
A formidable historical building, this library was founded by Victor Schœlcher, who originally housed his own collection of books in the library. This is a great historical monument to see when visiting Fort-de-France.
Stuttgart City Library in Germany
Almost blindingly white on first look, the design of the multi-level library with its many staircases in Stuttgart reminds us of artist MC Esher’s artwork. Intended to put the emphasis on the books, this library’s design is actually worth checking out even if you can’t read German!
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