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The 10 most beautiful libraries in the world
Published Thu, Jul 31 20251:28 AM EDT
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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 most beautiful libraries and bookstores globally, according to200,000 online voters.
The organization, 1000 Libraries, began as a blogand has since grown into a global community of book lovers who share travel tips and destination guides, said founder Vincent Phan.
“Our purpose is essentially to promote libraries and bookstores from all around the world and make sure that they are still relevant in our age of internet and digital technology,” Phan told CNBC Travel.
Here is the top 10 list of the most beautiful libraries in the world.
1. Dublin, Ireland
Name: Library of Trinity College Dublin
The Library of Trinity College Dublin
The Library of Trinity College Dublin is Ireland’s largest library, housing thousands of rare manuscripts including the 9th-century Book of Kells, a lavishly-decorated, symbol-laden manuscript of four Gospels from the Bible’s New Testament.
The library is renowned for its Long Room, a 65-meter hallway lined with 200,000 marble busts of literary figures, and chargesentrance fees starting from19 euros ($22).
2. Adelaide, South Australia
Name: State Library of South Australia
The State Library of South Australia offers more than just books — it features a collection of historical board games and is well-known for the Victorian-designed Mortlock Chamber, which dates to 1866.
The basement — once a workplace for skilled taxidermists — is a treasure trove too, housing more than 40,000 books.
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