In Photos: Stunning Architecture of the World’s Most Beautiful Libraries

In a new Taschen book, the Italian photographer Massimo Listri travels around the world to some of the oldest libraries, revealing a treasure trove of unique and imaginative architecture. From the world’s largest monastery library that was built in 1776 and is known for its Baroque architecture, art and manuscripts to the library that boasts two grand baroque halls but visitors are unable to go inside them, these photos will impress you.

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