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Gorgeous Libraries From Around the World

We're struck by how cavernous yet inviting the main reading rooms are.

By Moss & FogAugust 24, 20231 min read

The Bibliothèque nationale de France, Paris, 2012

Here are some gorgeous libraries from around the world, taken by photographer Franck Bohbot. Entitled House of Books, we see some of the world’s most impressive, ornate architecture from libraries around the globe.

We’re struck by how cavernous yet inviting the main reading rooms are, with great natural lighting and intricate detailing. Take a look at some of our favorite from the series, with some absolutely stunning architecture. Via MyModernMet:

Images © Copyright Franck Bohbot

The Providence Athenaeum Library #1, RI, 2015

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Biblioteca Angelica #2, Roma, Italy, 2012

Seikei University Library (Musashino, Tokyo, Japan)

The Bibliothèque Sainte-Geneviève, Paris, 2011 – Architect Henri Labrouste.

Bibliothèque de l’INHA, Salle Labrouste

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