The French photographer Frank Bofubotto has been fascinated by the beauty of libraries in his travels throughout the world. Here is a photographic catalogue compiled by Bofubotto of the world’s most beautiful libraries which reveal the splendour of these depositories of books and learning for your viewing pleasure!
The French National Library (Bibliothèque National).
The National Library of France is located in Paris and was originally founded in 1367 as the Royal Library and became the National Library after the French Revolution.
The Francois Mitterrand Museum.
This library is named after the French President who governed France during the late 20th century.
The Mazarin Library.
This is France’s oldest public library and is located in Paris. It was the personal library of the great bibliophile and 17th-century Catholic Cardinal Mazarin.
The Angelica Library.
This library is located in Rome and was named after the Augustinian bishop Angelico Rocca and features wall to wall bookshelves.
The Boston Public Library.
This library was established in 1848 and is the United States of America’s oldest public library which is free of charge to the public and is the basis for the first modern public library.
The Sainte-Genevieve Library.
Although this library belongs to the Sorbonne University in Paris, it is a public library that anyone can use. The famous French architect Henri Labrouste designed it.
The Sorbonne University Library.
This is the main library of the Sorbonne University located in Paris and was established in 1770.
The French Senate Library.
This library is located in the French Senate of Congress in Paris and only admits French politicians, lawmakers and researchers.
The Vary Celi Ana Library.
This library is located in Rome and is considered one of the most beautiful in the world. It has been open to the public since 1581.
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