24 Otherworldly Libraries That Feel Like Stepping Directly Into a Fantasy Novel

20. The Mythical Bibliotheca Alexandrina, Alexandria (Egypt)

A modern reincarnation of the legendary Great Library of Alexandria, this stunning library was rebuilt in 2002 as a tribute to its ancient predecessor. Featuring a sunlit glass façade engraved with scripts from every written language, it is one of the most symbolically powerful libraries in the world. Inside, it houses over 8 million books, three museums, and a manuscript restoration lab, ensuring that the spirit of knowledge that once flourished in ancient Alexandria lives on.