There has always been an appreciation for the architecture and design of libraries, especially if they are older structures that have withstood the test of time. They notably satisfy your craving for beauty with their magnificence since they are known as the cathedral of the spirit.
If you’ve read The Most Beautiful Libraries feature, you undoubtedly already know that Munich’s Municipal Law Library is unquestionably one of the most stunning libraries in the whole world. This library, which is stashed away in the Neues Rathaus and is a well-kept Munich secret, will undoubtedly steal your breath away. It is a wonderful site for everyone who enjoys reading.
As we already mentioned, a prime example of this is the Municipal Library of Legal Literature in Munich, Germany. These elegant timber chambers, which date back to the late 19th century and feature breathtakingly high ceilings, are a feast of hyper-stylized, opulent nature.
The Juristische Bibliothek is a stunning art nouveau library with spiral stairs made of wrought iron and many stories of vibrant volumes protruding from the shelves.
The light fixtures repeat the same theme as the railing on the grand spiral staircase, creating the appearance that they are sprouting directly from the wall.
Fortunately, this extensive library is accessible to everyone and does not need that you be a lawyer or a student of law to attend. It resembles a sunny, comfortable woodland where one might bask in the allure of books. The fact that it was so full of legal books wasn’t something I especially liked, but what can we do?
The warmth of the shelves contrasts with the ceiling’s clean white plaster and the fascinating staircases to provide the impression of an illusory cocoon, where you may escape reality without necessarily being constrained by the legal promise to read just what is offered to you.
The most peculiar part? Although it is entirely public, it isn’t a good place to go sightseeing.
Normal Munich library regulations (leaving your belongings in lockers outside) apply if you wish to visit to read or browse the collections, however, you must take a guided tour of the Rathaus if you just want to take pictures and look about.
