40 Of The Most Stunning And Impressive Bookstores And Libraries

Trinity College Library, Dublin, Ireland

Grandiose and cosy library interior with towering bookshelves, wooden arches, and marble busts lining a grand aisle.

Trinity College Library in Dublin, Ireland, is one of the most iconic and historic libraries in the world. Established in 1592, it houses over 6 million printed volumes, manuscripts, maps, and more.

Its most famous attraction is the Long Room, a breathtaking 65-meter hall lined with dark wood bookshelves and marble busts of great thinkers. The library is also home to theBook of Kells, an illuminated manuscript created by Celtic monks around the 9th century. A symbol of Ireland’s rich literary tradition, the Trinity College Library continues to inspire scholars and visitors from around the globe.

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