There’s nothing better than getting lost in a stack of books—bonus if it’s amidst impressive architecture. Given that it’s currently National Library Week, there is no better time to visit (albeit virtually) some of the most impressive libraries in the world. Below, House Beautiful has rounded up a list of virtual tours of libraries in places like England, Austria, New York, Massachusetts, Mexico, Portugal, and Prague, and we cannot wait to bask in the joy that these magnificent libraries have to offer. Happy library hopping, bibliophiles!
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An interesting link found among my daily reading
Categories: Art-Architecture, Books, Photos-Photography, Shared Items, Travel, UK/Europe Tags: 02 Share Now, books, Feedly, history, IFTTT, libraries, library, tour, travel
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Streets of Milan in Watercolor
A scene near Piazza Duomo in the historic district of Milan, Italy
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Stephens College Campus In Autumn
The changing leaves and historic buildings of @stephenscollege in Columbia, Missouri.
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Ceramic Tile Pattern, Porto, Portugal
Facades like this are one of my most striking memories of Porto. They are everywhere and bind the city together as and architectural whole.
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Vintage Tram Along Duro River, Porto, Portugal
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Moody Church Architecture
In contrast to the lovely tiled facades of other churches, this medieval church is moodier, heavier and more substantial.
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Categories: Art-Architecture, Garden, History, Nature/Outdoors, Products, Redbubble, UK/Europe Tags: architecture, blackandwhite, blackandwhitephotography, building, church, instagram, medieval, photography, porto, portugal, travel
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Tiled Facade of Church, Porto, Portugal
Facades like this are one of my most striking memories of Porto. They are everywhere and bind the city together as an architectural whole.
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Small Church Decorated For Festival
Based on what I’ve seen when visiting Italy, the small church looks all prepared for an upcoming or recently passed Saint’s Day Festival.
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Sailboats On The Douro River, Porto, Portugal
There were more than a dozen sailboats dancing on the Douro this day. All the famous port wineries are behind them on the south bank of the river.
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Tiled Facades Along The Douro River, Porto, Portugal
Facades like this are one of my most striking memories of Porto. They are everywhere and bind the city together as and architectural whole.
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** Many of these books may be available from your local library. Check it out!
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