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The 10 Best Places To Be If You Love Books

Mark Twain said, “In a great bookroom you feel in some magical way that you are absorbing the wisdom contained in all the books through your skin, without even opening them.” I am sure Mark Twain will be more than amazed with the look of those beautiful libraries around the world. Today’s article combines the top 10 most impressive old, charming and vintage looking libraries around the world. Every one of us will be more than glad to spend just a few moments reading books at those beautiful libraries.

The Libreria Acqua Alta in Venice

Shakespeare and Company in Paris

House on the Rock in Wisconsin

New York Public Library

The Royal Portuguese Reading Room

The Bodleian Libraries at Oxford University

The Biltmore House Library

The Hearst Castle Library

The University of Coimbra General Library

The Library of Congress