When was the last time you visited a library? The digital age has made sure that everything, including the world's most promising literature, is at the convenience of our fingertips today. But still, ...

Some libraries aren't just places to borrow books — they're destinations with deep history and architecture that tell stories beyond the pages. The 1000 Libraries Awards 2025 highlights some of the ...

Libraries hold a romanticised role in society, valued as rich sources of information and loved as avenues for entertainment and escapism. As Vincent Phan, the Melbourne-based founder and chief ...

Add articles to your saved list and come back to them anytime. 2 / 18The Austrian National Library.iStock 3 / 18The State Hall (Prunksaal), heart of the Austrian National Library, the biggest Baroque ...

Built by monks at the height of the German region’s 18th-century wealth, these flamboyant and colorful libraries are more than meets the eye. Former Travel Editor It is one of the most dramatic about ...

The Biblioteca Classense’s roots can be traced back to an abbey established near Ravenna, Italy, in the 11th century. The main hall was built in the early 1700s, and while it’s now a public library, ...

Awe-inspiring doesn’t begin to describe the threshold between the real world and the Alice in Wonderland proportions of the atrium at Baltimore’s George Peabody Library. For the second installment in ...

Libraries around the world offer more than just a collection of books; they are architectural wonders, cultural treasures, and havens for knowledge seekers. From historic masterpieces to modern ...

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Whether you’re a bookworm or you just love beautiful buildings, there’s something special about libraries. The UK is home to plenty of these peaceful, book-lined sanctuaries, filled with cosy nooks ...