16 Breathtakingly Beautiful Libraries From Around The World

What book lover doesn't cherish warm memories of browsing stacks at her college, or attending story time in his hometown? The knowledge housed in libraries can be a comfort, but the delights to be had when visiting them are many. Getting lost in their literary treasures is uniquely satisfying, but they are also places that radiate aesthetic beauty, often showcasing bold architectural experiments.

Last month, we collected photos of some of the world's most stunning libraries, as captured by photographer Franck Bohbot. The list included the Bibliothèque Nationale de France with its dramatic lighting, and the Biblioteca Vallicelliana with its ornate ceilings. Commenters responded with impassioned cases for the beauty of their local libraries, so we asked readers to submit photos of their favorites. We issued appeals for submissions in multiple languages and received pictures from libraries all over the world. Below are 16 more photos of breathtaking libraries, from Amsterdam to Zurich:

Suzzallo Library at the University of Washington - Seattle, Washington, USA

Requirement for future grad school: Harry Potter status library. #ilovebrary #passionpassport #allhailsymmetry #Seattle #HPlibrary #VSCOcam

A photo posted by Becca Eng (@chewbecca) on Jan 10, 2015 at 12:47am PST

Library of Parliament - Ottawa, Canada

Library of Parliament by night!

A photo posted by Karine Scott (@k_girl883) on Dec 28, 2014 at 10:36am PST

Seattle Public Library - Washington, USA

One of our favorite shots from #HPLibrary! This shot by @misseswray of the Seattle Public Library is just the entrance! Imagine what the inside looks like.

A photo posted by Huffington Post (@huffingtonpost) on Jan 22, 2015 at 1:00pm PST

Stadtbibliothek Stuttgart - Stuttgart, Germany

Wisdom #Photographersparadise #booksandcameraseverywhere #justcameforthatpicture

A photo posted by @jeinhard on Nov 13, 2014 at 7:00am PST

Birmingham Central Library - Birmingham, England

Brutal Architecture #birmingham #brum_shotz #birminghamlibrary #library #archimasters #architecture #architecture #architectureporn #buildingporn #clouds #cloudy #brutal #igersbrum #igersbirmingham #ig_captures_city

A photo posted by Martin O'C (@ocuk) on Aug 19, 2013 at 7:24am PDT

New York Public Library - New York City, USA

If only the British Library was as nice as the New York Public Library! The libraries in the UK that I like as much as this are university libraries, so they lack the flair of inclusiveness that the NYPL has. Here, anyone of the general public can just come and read, and enter with or without a library card.

A photo posted by Nina (@lost.days) on Apr 20, 2014 at 12:33pm PDT

Trinity College Library - Dublin, Ireland

Trinity college library. Dublin. Ireland. The most beautiful library I've ever been in. It is the largest library in Ireland. The library is the permanent home to the Book of Kells. Two of the four volumes are on public display in this library. The 65-metre-long main chamber (The long room) was built between 1712 and 1732 and houses 200,000 of the library's oldest books. A library worth visiting for any lover of books. @instagram #vsco #allshots_ #travel #nature #books #library #instalike #inspireland_ #insta_ireland #ireland #discoverireland #featuremeinstagood #allshots_ #architecture #travelling #arch #madewithfaded #simplyadventure #GtaroundDublin #vscosnaps #vscoaward #huffpostgram #Ireland_Gram #hplibrary

A photo posted by Kayla Hickey (@michaelasarahjade) on Jan 13, 2015 at 1:31am PST

Strahov Monastery Library - Prague, Czech Republic

#HPlibrary, #StrahovMonasterylibrary

A photo posted by Tricia Centracco (@tbcentracco) on Jan 21, 2015 at 4:18pm PST

The University of Michigan Law Library - Michigan, USA

the system of rules that a particular country or community recognizes as regulating the actions of its members and may enforce by the imposition of penalties.

A photo posted by Eric (@hobbes2485) on Jan 31, 2014 at 6:28pm PST

RWI Bibliothek - Zurich, Switzerland

A photo posted by Annanana Kalachina (@kalach_silach) on Jan 6, 2015 at 1:50pm PST

Rijksmuseum Research Library - Amsterdam, the Netherlands

Library in the @rijksmuseum. #HPlibrary #Amsterdam #Netherlands #Books #Art

A photo posted by AP.MA (@ap.ma) on Jan 21, 2015 at 12:19pm PST

The Boston Public Library - Massachusetts, USA

The Boston Public Library is utterly beautiful. Makes you WANT to study. #architectureporn #boston #library #londonparisnyc #thetrifecta

A photo posted by @itskimhere on Dec 23, 2014 at 12:20pm PST

The New York Public Library - New York City, USA

"A good book is the precious life-blood of a master spirit, embalmed and treasured up on purpose to a life beyond life." John Milton

A photo posted by Izzy (@izzys1989) on Dec 28, 2013 at 11:35pm PST

John Rylands Library - Manchester, England

#allhailsymmetry

A photo posted by Euysuk Simon Kwon / 의석 / 義錫 (@es_kwon) on Oct 30, 2014 at 12:41am PDT

William Oxley Thompson Memorial Library - Ohi, USA

Stacked #thisisohiostate Good luck to all the students during finals week.

A photo posted by Brian Kaiser (@brianmkaiser) on Dec 11, 2014 at 5:24am PST

Library of Parliament - Ottawa, Canada

our national library is like a fairytale #ottawa #books #library #cardcatelogue

A photo posted by courtenay jean (@yantrouc) on Jun 17, 2013 at 12:28pm PDT

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