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World Book Day: 10 of the world’s most awe-inspiring libraries

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Celebrating the world book day

There’s no denying it; libraries are magical places. Serene and calm, they hold a distinctive charm, and often offer travellers a taste of rich history, diverse culture and stunning architecture (as well as the opportunity to get lost in literature of course). Every country has something unique, from a sleek and modern book-lover’s escape, to a stately structure filled with ancient collections, informative displays and rare artefacts. To celebrate World Book Day, Lonely Planet has rounded up some of the most amazing libraries around the globe, the perfect list to help you start planning your next adventure!
1. Tianjin Binhai Library, China
Boasting over one million books, as well as a futuristic spherical auditorium and a cultural centre set across 33,700-square-metres of space, the Tianjin Binhai Library is a bibliophile’s dream come true. With bookcases that reach from floor to ceiling and undulating shelves that also function as staircases and seating areas, the library is refined and unique. Located in the Binhai district of Tianjin (a coastal city that borders the Beijing municipality), it is beside a park and is part of five cultural buildings that are connected by a public corridor underneath a glass canopy.
2. Trinity College Library, Ireland
Home to the Book of Kells, a famous ninth century monastic manuscript that documents the four Gospels of the life of Jesus Christ, Trinity College’s Old Library is an extremely popular spot for anyone visiting Dublin. Passers-by can expect to see a long line of tourists spilling out onto the cobbled campus courtyard, with the college’s close proximity to the city centre adding to its appeal. A ticket to the exhibition also features access to the Long Room, a magnificent chamber of high ceilings and dark wooden shelves stacked high with books.
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3. Stockholm Public Library, Sweden



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