National Library in Vienna, Austria Bibliotheken is a photography series, by German photographer Christoph Seelbach, features some of the most exquisite
Library of St. Florian Monastery in Austria.
Does the sight of a room full of books fill you with joy? This collection of historical and modern temples to literature rounds up the most beautiful libraries in the world.
Sharing a few key sights in Vienna before getting a glimpse of the Austrian countryside with a visit to the Admont Abbey Library. Where to Stay Starting in Vienna (or Wien in German), the capital of Austria, I situated myself in the 3rd district. Vienna is broken into 23 districts, with the 1st being the
From history and the arts to travel and fashion, we take a broad look at culture in the context of sustainability.
The Klementinum library, a beautiful example of Baroque architecture, was first opened in 1722 as part of the Jesuit university, and houses over 20,000 books. It was voted as one of the most beautiful and majestic libraries in the world by our readers!
Incorporating books into your life is important. My house is filled with books of all kinds. Over the holidays, I even went so far as to begin organizing them by genre: business books, general fiction, chick lit, sports
These are the best Arts and Crafts Movement places in Britain. From Arts and Crafts houses in the UK to museums with the furniture and art, it's all here.
Weekday Wanderlust | Places: Admont Abbey Library, Austria - a Benedictine monastery on the Enns River in the town of Admont, Austria
Just a 5 minute walk from Porto’s city center is one of the most magnificent book shops one can imagine, Livraria Lello. See the most amazing photos here...
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Surrender to an oasis of harmony on this private island estate encircled by the alluring crystal clear waters of the British West Indies, Turks & Caicos Islands, Providenciales, with immaculate beaches, coral reef rich in
Looking for the best Oxford libraries? As one of the most famous universities in the world, there are tonnes! But which Oxford College has the best library? Inevitably, the majority of my final year at
In 1889, British Prime Minister William Gladstone got out a wheelbarrow and began moving his personal collection of 32,000 books from Hawarden Castle in
Unschool. It looks like an example of bad spelling. Even as I begin this post the little squiggly red line that appeared when I typed “unschool” is prompting me to fix my misspell. As it is, there is nothing made up or mistaken about the word “unschool”. In fact the term “unschooling” was coined in the 1970s and used by revered educator John Holt who is known as the father of unschooling. Here is his definition of unschooling: What is unschooling? This is also known as interest driven, child-led, natural, organic, eclectic, or self-directed learning. Lately, the term 'unschooling' has
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In 1889, British Prime Minister William Gladstone got out a wheelbarrow and began moving his personal collection of 32,000 books from Hawarden Castle in
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Explore #221 The second-oldest monastery in Prague, Strahov was founded high above Malá Strana in 1143 by Vladislav II. It's still home to Premonstratensian monks, a scholarly order closely related to the Jesuits, and their dormitories and refectory are off-limits. What draws visitors are the monastery's ornate libraries. Over the centuries, the monks have assembled one of the world's best collections of philosophical and theological texts, including illuminated (decorated with colored designs) manuscripts and first editions. There are more than 42 000 old prints. The rich wood-accented Philosophical Library's 14m-high (46-ft.) ceiling is decorated with a 1794 fresco entitled The Struggle of Mankind to Know Real Wisdom, by A. F. Maulpertsch, a Viennese master of rococo. Intricate woodwork frames the immense collection of books. View On Black
We are underway on a gorgeous home office remodel. The builtins were one of the first projects we tackled in the new house because Rainman’s desk was surrounded by boxes- literally stacked up to the top of the nine foot ceilings. Sorry if that was misleading. They’re not finished. Just waiting on trim, the cap … Continue reading Mashup Monday 3: 17 Inspired Ways To Decorate With Maps In Your Home
Move aside, Barnes & Noble: X+Living, a Shanghai-based architecture firm, has designed the bookstore of every bibliophile’s dream. Dujiangyan Zhongshuge, a bookshop located in Dujiangyan in the Sichuan Province of China, takes architectural cues from natural landscapes. Mirrored ceilings, curved bookshelves and staircases, luxe black tiled floors, and towering arched doorways make the bookstore feel all the more surreal and grandiose.
Für Buchliebhaber sind das die perfekten Urlaubsziele.
These 16 amazing libraries are full of beautiful interiors — and books — to check out.
