For centuries, libraries have existed as unrivaled realms of discovery. It’s fitting, then, that their architecture should follow suit. Such is the premise for The World’s Most Beautiful Libraries (Taschen), a richly illustrated book by renowned photographer Massimo Listri. The 560-page tome offers an exclusive look inside 55 libraries across 16 countries, spanning history across medieval, classical, baroque, rococo, and 19th-century styles.