Bridging the past and the present, the world's finest libraries are ... Upon a simple visit, it's hard not to think that libraries may just be one of the most beautiful and rewarding places ...

We have handpicked the most gorgeous libraries in the world for you to marvel at. Be it their modernist exteriors, palatial appearances, or detailed ceiling frescoes, they are as remarkable for ...

Some libraries have a specialty, some are housed in beautiful buildings, and yet others tote amazing collections of novels, papers, and histories of our world ... Here are the most popular ...

and frescos, while Taipei's Beitou Branch resembles a treehouse more than a shelter for books. We scoured the internet and found 20 of the most beautifully designed libraries around the world.