Instead, these hallowed halls are home to another treasure.
They are the world’s most beautiful libraries and bookstores.
From the opulent Admont Library in Austria to the 65-metre Trinity College Library in Ireland and even our own State Library in Victoria, each has its own unique history.
With the news online retailer Amazon is opening brick-and-mortar bookshops, we can’t help but think their shelves will have nothing on these impressive buildings.
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