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Norway★ 3
Fjaerland
Book town located by a glacier offering a unique natural and cultural experience.
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Czech Republic★ 4
Strahov Library
Features a majestic Baroque theological hall filled with ancient books and manuscripts.
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Australia★ 3
State Library Victoria
Home to the impressive La Trobe Reading Room dome with rich cultural programming.
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United Kingdom★ 4
Oxford Libraries
Includes Bodleian Library and Blackwell's with the Norrington Room. Known for medieval architecture and Harry Potter filming locations. Explore Duke Humfrey's library and Radcliffe Camera.
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Finland★ 3
Helsinki Oodi Library
Futuristic design built in 2018 with modern amenities and public spaces.
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USA★ 4
Library of Congress
The world's largest library featuring vast collections, exhibitions and free tours for visitors.
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USA★ 4
New York Public Library
Beaux-Arts grandeur with the iconic Rose Reading Room and a collection of 55 million items. Offers architecture tours, exhibitions, and Bryant Park reading area.
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Spain★ 3
El Escorial Library
Contains the extensive collection of Philip II and a rich historical setting within the monastery.
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Ireland★ 4
Trinity College Library
Home to the Long Room Library and the Book of Kells, a 680 AD illuminated manuscript. The Long Room holds 200,000 of the oldest books and stretches 65 meters long. It receives over 1 million visitors annually with world-class preservation efforts. Admission includes timed entry and features other medieval manuscripts like the Book of Durrow. Combines well with a broader Dublin literary tour.
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