Here Are 11 Public Libraries That Have Been Invaluable To World History

Oldest.org: 11 Public Libraries Invaluable to World History

Libraries around the world have long been revered as temples of human knowledge. They’ve been a part of monasteries, royal palaces, museums, universities and even hospitals. Some boast an incredibly romantic past while others, like the Library of Alexandria, were destroyed in war or purposely purged when rulers were replaced and governments fell. Many of these libraries have survived the trials of history and are home to some of the rarest collections that document cultures through the ages.

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WNU Editor: I would have put the Vatican Library on this list.