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Title: 15 Incredible Libraries Around the World Post by: Ryan Martis on September 04, 2010, 03:55:57 AM (http://800017.xyz/files/funzug/imgs/travel/incredible_libraries_world_01.jpg)
Moldova National Library - Photograph by Daniel Zollinger These pillars of higher learning are also home to some of the world’s most incredible architecture. Below is a small collection of stunning libraries around the globe. From the historical to the modern, these centres of knowledge and learning also preserve the history and culture of their respective periods. Personally, I would find it hard to concentrate in some of these places, they are too beautiful for the eye not to wander. More images after the break... Title: Re: 15 Incredible Libraries Around the World Post by: Ryan Martis on September 04, 2010, 03:56:21 AM 1. University Club Library - New York City, United States
(http://800017.xyz/files/funzug/imgs/travel/incredible_libraries_world_02.jpg) Photograph by Peter Bond Title: Re: 15 Incredible Libraries Around the World Post by: Ryan Martis on September 04, 2010, 03:56:38 AM (http://800017.xyz/files/funzug/imgs/travel/incredible_libraries_world_03.jpg)
Photograph by Peter Bond Title: Re: 15 Incredible Libraries Around the World Post by: Ryan Martis on September 04, 2010, 03:57:13 AM 2. Canadian Library of Parliament - Ottawa, Canada
(http://800017.xyz/files/funzug/imgs/travel/incredible_libraries_world_04.jpg) Photograph by James Gillard Title: Re: 15 Incredible Libraries Around the World Post by: Ryan Martis on September 04, 2010, 03:57:52 AM (http://800017.xyz/files/funzug/imgs/travel/incredible_libraries_world_05.jpg)
Photograph by James Gillard Title: Re: 15 Incredible Libraries Around the World Post by: Ryan Martis on September 04, 2010, 03:58:20 AM 3. Yale University’s Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library - New Haven, Connecticut
(http://800017.xyz/files/funzug/imgs/travel/incredible_libraries_world_06.jpg) Photograph by Lauren Manning Go to The NEXT Page for More Pictures >>> Title: Re: 15 Incredible Libraries Around the World Post by: Ryan Martis on September 04, 2010, 03:58:55 AM (http://800017.xyz/files/funzug/imgs/travel/incredible_libraries_world_07.jpg)
Photograph by KAALpurush Title: Re: 15 Incredible Libraries Around the World Post by: Ryan Martis on September 04, 2010, 03:59:14 AM 4. Iowa State Capital Law Library - United States
(http://800017.xyz/files/funzug/imgs/travel/incredible_libraries_world_08.jpg) Photograph by Tani Livengood Title: Re: 15 Incredible Libraries Around the World Post by: Ryan Martis on September 04, 2010, 03:59:31 AM 5. Suzzalo Library at the University of Washington - Seattle, Washington
(http://800017.xyz/files/funzug/imgs/travel/incredible_libraries_world_09.jpg) Photograph by Sam Title: Re: 15 Incredible Libraries Around the World Post by: Ryan Martis on September 04, 2010, 03:59:50 AM (http://800017.xyz/files/funzug/imgs/travel/incredible_libraries_world_10.jpg)
Photograph by Sam Title: Re: 15 Incredible Libraries Around the World Post by: Ryan Martis on September 04, 2010, 04:00:12 AM 6. Admont Abbey Library - Austria
(http://800017.xyz/files/funzug/imgs/travel/incredible_libraries_world_11.jpg) Photograph by Ognipensierovo Title: Re: 15 Incredible Libraries Around the World Post by: Ryan Martis on September 04, 2010, 04:00:26 AM 7. State Library - Victoria, Australia
(http://800017.xyz/files/funzug/imgs/travel/incredible_libraries_world_12.jpg) Photograph by Waltonics Go to The NEXT Page for More Pictures >>> Title: Re: 15 Incredible Libraries Around the World Post by: Ryan Martis on September 04, 2010, 04:00:57 AM 8. Library at El Real Monasterio de El Escorial - Madrid, Spain
(http://800017.xyz/files/funzug/imgs/travel/incredible_libraries_world_13.jpg) Photograph by Jose Maria Cuellar Title: Re: 15 Incredible Libraries Around the World Post by: Ryan Martis on September 04, 2010, 04:01:22 AM 9. José Vasconcelos Library - Mexico City, Mexico14
(http://800017.xyz/files/funzug/imgs/travel/incredible_libraries_world_14.jpg) Photograph by Pedro Vasquez Colmenares Title: Re: 15 Incredible Libraries Around the World Post by: Ryan Martis on September 04, 2010, 04:01:38 AM (http://800017.xyz/files/funzug/imgs/travel/incredible_libraries_world_15.jpg)
Photograph by Aurelio Asiain Title: Re: 15 Incredible Libraries Around the World Post by: Ryan Martis on September 04, 2010, 04:01:58 AM 10. Real Gabinete Português de Leitura - Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
(http://800017.xyz/files/funzug/imgs/travel/incredible_libraries_world_16.jpg) Photograph by Ruy Barbosa Pinto Title: Re: 15 Incredible Libraries Around the World Post by: Ryan Martis on September 04, 2010, 04:02:15 AM 11. National Library of Finland - Helsinki, Finland
(http://800017.xyz/files/funzug/imgs/travel/incredible_libraries_world_17.jpg) Photograph by Marj-Liisa Title: Re: 15 Incredible Libraries Around the World Post by: Ryan Martis on September 04, 2010, 04:02:36 AM 12. Mitchell Library - Sydney, Australia
(http://800017.xyz/files/funzug/imgs/travel/incredible_libraries_world_18.jpg) Photograph by Christopher Chan Go to The NEXT Page for More Pictures >>> Title: Re: 15 Incredible Libraries Around the World Post by: Ryan Martis on September 04, 2010, 04:03:08 AM 13. Thomas Fisher Rare Book Library at University of Toronto - Toronto, Canada
(http://800017.xyz/files/funzug/imgs/travel/incredible_libraries_world_19.jpg) Photograph by Fadi J Title: Re: 15 Incredible Libraries Around the World Post by: Ryan Martis on September 04, 2010, 04:03:30 AM 14. George Peabody Library - Baltimore, Maryland
(http://800017.xyz/files/funzug/imgs/travel/incredible_libraries_world_20.jpg) Photograph by Danielle King Title: Re: 15 Incredible Libraries Around the World Post by: Ryan Martis on September 04, 2010, 04:03:45 AM 15. Strahov Theological Hall - Prague, Czech Republic
(http://800017.xyz/files/funzug/imgs/travel/incredible_libraries_world_21.jpg) Photograph by Rafael Ferreira |