Insights to Some Coolest Libraries in the World

Amongst globetrotters and frequent travellers, there are many avid readers and bookworms. Travelling isn’t all about sightseeing, adventures, dinning and shopping. There are experiences, which are beyond words and interests unspoken. Here is an insight to some of the coolest libraries randomly picked from around the world: Book your cheap flights and travel to some cool libraries.

Central Library – Seattle

One of the modern and sophisticated libraries, tourists from all corners of the world enjoys touring auburn the library. Central Library enjoys more than 2 million visitors annually and credit goes the mastermind architect Rem Khoolhaas and Joshua Ramus.

Trinity College Library – Dublin

One of the oldest libraries in Ireland, it was founded by the Queen Elizabeth I. Houses one of the oldest harps and boasts the single largest chamber library the world. Also known as the Long Room, there are more than 200,000 of the oldest books in the library.

Geisel Library, University of California – San Diego

It is regarded as one of the modern libraries in the world with a first impression of a spaceship. Popularly known as Dr. Seuss, an interesting attraction in the library is the ‘Dinner in the Library’. It is dinner inviting readers for cocktails, silent auction and a special speech by one of famous authors of all times.

TU Deft Library – Netherlands

Sight of the library is spectacular with a roof of a grassy hill. It will be a sight to remember and place to be. The library houses a museum with a diverse collection of more than 800,000 books and 10,000 magazines.

Bibliotheca Alexandrina – Alexandra

The largest and the most prominent libraries in the Greek world is a restoration of the ancient Royal Library of Alexandria. Amid the libraries of books, there are four museums displaying antiquities, manuscripts and science. The library also features 15 permanent exhibitions including the famous ‘Impressions of Alexandria’ and ‘Arabic Calligraphy’

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