From heavy-ornamented baroque structures to modern-minimalist interiors, these most beautiful libraries in the world are ...

While some may express their beauty outwardly in the forms of modern exteriors or ... it's hard not to think that libraries may just be one of the most beautiful and rewarding places to be.

and frescos, while Taipei's Beitou Branch resembles a treehouse more than a shelter for books. We scoured the internet and found 20 of the most beautifully designed libraries around the world.