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America's cathedral of books holds one of three perfect vellum Gutenberg Bibles and Thomas Jefferson's 6,487-volume personal library. The ornate Main Reading Room beneath a 160-foot dome provides breathtaking views while exhibitions showcase rare treasures from illuminated manuscripts to early American printing. Free tours reveal hidden architectural and bibliographic gems.
World's largest library with the Gutenberg Bible, Jefferson's library, and millions of rare books in Beaux-Arts splendor.
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