Best library in the world

From heavy-ornamented baroque libraries to minimalist white interiors, the most beautiful libraries in the world have something for everyone.

I adore bookstores I really do but this bookstore in Bucharest named Carturesti is one of the finest Ive ever been to. The colourful books juxtapose the clean white pillars and staircases and its both a book lovers dream and a photographers playground.

Your home is your castle. But your castle doesn’t have to have chilly corridors, flickering torches, crumbling walls, and chain-clanking ghosts. It can be comfortable and cozy. It can look great and inviting. It can look, well, like a home.

Let's dive into some of the most stunning libraries around the world that will leave you awestruck, according to a list by Conde Nast Traveler

Some of Europe’s oldest and most iconic places are in its humblest buildings. Monasteries and abbeys are sprinkled throughout the countries and make for a somber and unforgettable experience. From ancient abbeys in Italy to majestic monasteries in Austria, browse this gallery for a better look at them all.

See inside some of the most beautiful libraries around the world, including Austria, Norway, England and Canada.

architecture firm x+living has introduced yet another bookstore design, this time situated in the city of dujiangyan, in the south west of china.

Who can imagine life without public libraries? I certainly can't. I've been an ardent library patron since the day my sister received her first library card. Even after obtaining my own library card when I was 11, I continued to rely on my sister's card because I would frequently max out mine. I jumped on ebooks as soon as I could. The availability of digital loans made me yearn for an e-reader even more than I already did in the year before. I took the plunge and bought my Kindle in 2013.

From an underground carpark to a converted theatre, take a look at some of the most stunning bookshops