Historic libraries & universities
National Library of Latvia (Latvijas Nacionālā bibliotēka)
Riga, Latvia
Opened in 2014, the National Library of Latvia in Riga is a glass-and-steel marvel designed by architect Gunnar Birkerts, resembling a mountain. Inside, visitors encounter the impressive "People's Bookshelf," a towering installation of donated books reflecting Latvia's literary heritage.
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