Bring A Quiet And Comfortable Reading Atmosphere By Visiting The 6 Most Beautiful Libraries In The World

JAKARTA - Not only presenting thousands of books that can expand and develop knowledge. This row of the best libraries in the world also displays magnificent and beautiful architecture and holds a variety of its own history of the place. In addition, there is usually a meeting room in it that brings together great people who exchange ideas and interesting ideas. The following is a row of the most beautiful libraries in the world, launching Veranda, Friday 12 August.

Admont Abbey Library, Austria

Part of one of the oldest and largest monasteries in Austria, the Admont Abbey Library exhibits stunning Baroque art and has a collection of over 70,000 books. Developed by architect Joseph Hueber in 1776, the interior of the library hall is dominated by gold and white. With seven domes and intricate limestone carvings throughout.

The stunning artwork on the ceiling is hand-drawn by skilled painter Bartolomeo Altomonte. Which tells the phases of human knowledge and the story of Joseph Stammel's "Four Last Things".

Royal Portuguese Cabinet of Reading, Rio de Janeiro Brazil

The library has the largest and most valuable collection of Portuguese literature outside Portugal with nearly 400,000 rare manuscripts, solo works and unique evidence adorning the shelves. A trio of Portuguese immigrants originally founded the library in 1822 to bring literary traditions and masterpieces to newly independent Brazil.

In 1887, the Royal Portuguese Cabinet library opened to the public with a three-story building and an altar made of gold, by goldsmith António Maria Ribeiro.

Stuttgart City Library in Stuttgart, Germany

When you visit here, your eyes will be spoiled by the sparkling white scenery with sharp line details that create a beautiful and relaxing atmosphere. The City of Stuttgart Library is inspired by the design of the Pantheon in Rome.

Germany-based Yi Architects took a minimalist approach to design a nine-story library with an open, multi-story reading room shaped like an inverted pyramid. The only color in this cube building comes from the thousands of books lining the shelves.

The Morgan Library & Museum in New York, United States

Spanning three buildings on Madison Avenue, The Morgan Library & Museum houses the private collection of financier banker, JP Morgan. Bookshelf made of circassian walnut wood that adorns the room. There are also gold and bronze ornaments. Sir Walter Scott and de Balzac's original manuscript is placed in the center of the room.

Behind the bookshelf there are two secret stairs leading to the upper balcony which offers a ceiling view of the room in the form of a wall painting by H. Siddons Mowbray. New York City's landmark gallery also features drawings from famous artists such as Michelangelo, Leonardo da Vinci, and Pablo Picasso.

Tama Art University Library in Tokyo, Japan

This library features a dazzling minimalist building. The concrete arches of the Tama University of Arts Library in Tokyo add to the beauty of the ancient vaulted space that looks like a wine cellar and multi-storey library. In 2007 architect Toyo Ito completed the sleek structure of the building with the intention that the curvy details could be adapted to the sloping exterior landscape. The first floor has open gallery space for various art exhibitions and on the second floor there are almost 100,000 books.

Beitou Public Library in Taipei, Taiwan

Reading is made much more enjoyable with the ecological design of the Beitou Public Library in Taiwan. The sloping roof made of wood serves to collect rainwater which is stored for use in the toilet. French-style building structure with lots of glass windows so that natural light can easily enter and reduce electricity consumption. Complete with a balcony overlooking a large flower garden, visiting the Beitou Public Library makes it feel as if you have stepped into a literary tree house.

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