Clementinum - the most beautiful library in the world (18 photos)

There are many libraries in the world with luxurious halls and atmosphere. But the Czech library Clementinum, which is located in the historical complex of baroque buildings in Prague, is considered one of the most beautiful. She was discovered almost 300 years ago, in 1722.





On the shelves of the Clementinum library are stored more than 20 thousand rare books. The frescoes on the ceilings were painted in 1781 by the artist Jan Khiblem. At the moment, rare books are transferred to Google Books, where they are will be available electronically soon. The library itself is nifty example of baroque architecture. It is located in a complex of baroque buildings of the former Jesuit Collegium.



Until 2006, the library was planned to be expanded to to accommodate an ever-growing collection of books, but the decision to expand was cancelled. However, the library is still a major center education and culture of Prague. In addition to books, manuscripts and publications issued since 1807. The oldest documents kept in library - Greek papyri dating from the 1st century.





Library interiors:









Here are a few more libraries from around the world that are worthy admiration. Portuguese Royal Library in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil



Trinity College Library, Dublin, Ireland



Admont Abbey Library, Austria



George Peabody Library, Baltimore, USA



Library in St. Florian's Monastery, Austria






National Library of France, Paris



Royal Library of the Netherlands



Austrian National Library, Vienna, Austria



Joanina Library in Coimbra, Portugal