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Libraries are repositories of knowledge and play a vital role in a community, a city, or even a nation. The level of attention governments give to libraries can also reflect how much people love reading. In Prague, one of Europe's most recognized beautiful cities, there is a library that has been voted as the most beautiful in the world—the Baroque Library Hall of the Clementinum in Prague.
The World’s Most Beautiful Library – Baroque Library Hall. (Image source / placestoseeinyourlifetime)
The Clementinum is a historic architectural complex located in the heart of Prague, Czech Republic. It is the second-largest building complex in the city and faces Prague Castle. Since 1781, it has served as a national library, housing a rich collection of over 20,000 volumes and preserving nearly 5,000 hand-crafted medieval books—it’s truly a paradise for book lovers.
A magnificent space with an abundant collection. (Image source / placestoseeinyourlifetime, photo by Ernest Glez. Roda)
A dreamlike library straight out of heaven. (Image source / placestoseeinyourlifetime)
A ceiling rich in Renaissance style. (Image source / placestoseeinyourlifetime)
Aside from its rich collection, the decor of the Clementinum Library is worth appreciating in detail. Its ceiling features Renaissance-style design, and the walls are lined with a wealth of books. Several beautiful globes are also scattered throughout the space, making visitors feel as though they’ve stepped back into the Middle Ages and become nobility. Yet what makes this place feel luxurious isn’t just the exquisite interior design, but also the treasure trove of knowledge within its books.
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