These libraries are known for their extraordinaries exteriors and interiors featuring outstanding designs. Nothing compared to the millions of books housed within their walls. So whether you're a bookworm or an architecture lover, start adding these libraries to your must-visit list.

Ateneo, Buenos Aires, Argentina

St. Florian Monastery, Austria


The Oberlausitzische Library of Science, Gorlitz, Germany


Royal Site of San Lorenzo De El Escorial Library, S. Lorenzo De El Escorial, Spain


Library of Orthopedic Institute Rizzoli, Bologna


The Admont Library in Admont, Austria


The National Library of Prague, Prague, Czech Republic


Bibliotheca Alexandrina, Alexandria, Egypt


Bibliothèque Sainte Geneviève, Paris, France


The City Libary, Stuttgart, Germany


The 19th Century National Library of Greece, Athens


The National Library of China, Beijing, China


Vennesla Library, Vennesla, Norway


The Strahov Monastery Library, Prague


Palácio Nacional De Mafra, Portugal


Public Library, New York

Handelingenkamer Tweede Kamer Der Staten-generaal Den Haag Iii, Netherlands


Bibliothèque Nationale De France, Paris, France


George Peabody Library, Baltimore, Maryland, United States


Biblioteca Real Gabinete Portugues De Leitura, Rio De Janeiro, Brazil


Trinity College Library, Dublin, Ireland


Abbey Library of Saint Gallen, Switzerland