Baroque library

The baroque interior of the Austrian National Library forms a beautiful location for over 7 million books. The Austrian National Library is the largest library in Austria. The library is located in the Hofburg Palace in Vienna. Jon Reid | Portfolio | Blog | Tumblr

You won't view your library card the same way.

Libraries so stunning you probably won't get much reading done.

The Klementinum library, a beautiful example of Baroque architecture, was first opened in 1722 as part of the Jesuit university, and houses over 20,000 books. It was voted as one of the most beautiful and majestic libraries in the world by our readers!

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Hygge season tends to bring to mind images of curling up with a good book and a cozy blanket. Accordingly, these are the dreamiest libraries on Pinterest.

From heavy-ornamented baroque libraries to minimalist white interiors, the most beautiful libraries in the world have something for everyone.

Since the days of antiquity, libraries have been monumental structures essential to civilizations the world over, protecting the written records of humanity. While a number of libraries dazzle with their historic architecture—there are quite a number of Baroque halls with gorgeous detailing—there are also modern masterpieces impressing with unusual designs. Herewith, we look at 10