Trinity College Library, Dublin, Ireland: Known for its stunning Long Room, lined with marble busts of great philosophers and writers, and housing the ancient Book of Kells.
Strahov Monastery Library, Prague, Czech Republic: Features Baroque architecture, frescoes on its ceilings, and a vast collection of historic books and manuscripts.
Admont Abbey Library, Austria: The largest monastery library in the world, known for its Baroque architecture, intricate ceiling frescoes, and extensive collection of medieval manuscripts.
Royal Portuguese Reading Room, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil: A neo-Manueline masterpiece with a rosewood staircase, stained glass windows, and walls lined with over 350,000 rare books.
Vasconcelos Library, Mexico City, Mexico: Modern architecture with transparent walls, hanging gardens, and bridges, creating a unique and spacious reading environment.
Stuttgart City Library, Germany: A minimalist modernist design with a cubic exterior and a luminous white interior, known for its striking architecture and futuristic aesthetic.
Beinecke Rare Book & Manuscript Library, New Haven, USA: Known for its iconic translucent marble walls that filter light and protect the rare books and manuscripts within.
Library of Congress, Washington D.C., USA: The largest library in the world, known for its neoclassical architecture, ornate interiors, and extensive collection of books, manuscripts, and historical documents.