24 Otherworldly Libraries That Feel Like Stepping Directly Into a Fantasy Novel
23. The Dreamlike National Library of Latvia, Riga
Nicknamed the Castle of Light, the National Library of Latvia is a stunning glass-and-steel beacon of learning, built to symbolize Latvia’s intellectual heritage. Designed by Gunnar Birkerts, its angular, crystalline shape represents a mountain of wisdom, while the top floor offers a breathtaking 360-degree view of Riga. This modernist masterpiece is as visually striking as it is rich in knowledge.
