Where books share walls with centuries—heritage libraries that turn travellers into readers. (Representative Image)
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Explore 7 UNESCO Libraries: Gateways to History & Culture for Every Traveller

  • Discover 7 unique libraries located within UNESCO World Heritage Sites, offering a deep dive into diverse civilizations' intellectual legacies.
  • Biblioteca Joanina (Portugal) showcases Baroque grandeur and historical texts, uniquely guarded by nocturnal bats.
  • Abbey Library of St. Gall (Switzerland) preserves medieval manuscripts and classical philosophy in Rococo elegance.
  • Biblioteca Palafoxiana (Mexico), the Americas' first public library, holds early printed works and Indigenous texts.
  • Strahov Monastery Library (Czech Republic) and Biblioteca Laurenziana (Italy) reveal philosophical and Renaissance intellectual traditions.
  • El Escorial (Spain) and Janggyeong Panjeon (South Korea) highlight imperial knowledge and ancient Buddhist wisdom, respectively.

Why It Matters: These UNESCO libraries offer a unique travel experience, revealing history and culture through preserved knowledge.

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