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

The most beautiful libraries in the world ©Shutterstock Libraries are one of the cornerstones of modern society, and though technology continues to change, libraries have not lost their importance.

Upon a simple visit, it's hard not to think that libraries may just be one of the most beautiful and rewarding places to be. From an eco-conscious beauty in Taiwan to a fairy tale-like Austrian ...

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.