Published 20:53 IST, October 25th 2019

Libraries in India: Top five iconic libraries in India you must visit

Libraries are the best place to relax and freshen your mind. Read to know about the best five iconic libraries in India and more about them in detail.

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Libraries can be tall and majestic structures that may t look very beautiful on outside but y provide us with abundance kwledge. A library is a place of worship for someone who loves reing. relaxing environment and beautiful architecture amidst thousands of books can make any bookaholic as happy as a kid in a candy store. Libraries are quiet and peaceful places that can tell a million stories. Here are five best libraries in India. Take a look:

Five Best Libraries in India

Asiatic Society

Mumbai

Asiatic Mumbai is an iconic building. It was established in 1804. place was inspired by Greek and Roman architecture and was founded by Sir James Mackintosh. place contains about 15,000 rare books.

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National Library of India

 Kolkata

National Library of India holds largest number of books. It also ranks books in terms of maintenance, cleanliness, architecture, and historical importance.  It was established in 1836. place has a collection of more than 2.2 million books.

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Raza Library, Rampur

Uttar Presh

Raza Library is a government-protected property. It is housed inside a palace in Rampur. In today’s time, it is one of biggest libraries in whole of Asia and was established by Nawab Faizullah Khan. place contains rare works of table historical documents, Islamic calligraphy, and over 30,000 books in its collection. Apart from that, it also contains 17,000 rare manuscripts, 5000 miniature paintings, and 205 hand-written palm-leaf manuscripts.

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Trivandrum Public Library

Kerala

Trivandrum Public Library is also kwn as State Central Library. It is first public library in India that was established in year 1829. place consists of various collections of literature in different langus and it also houses a separate library for children. 

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Allahab Public Library

Allahab

Allahab Public Library is situated in Alfred Park. library is considered to be biggest library in state of Uttar Presh. It was established in year 1864 with Scottish Baronial Architecture which is breathtaking to look at. This library houses over 125,000 books, 40 s of magazines, 28 newspapers, and 21 Arabic manuscripts. 

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19:40 IST, October 25th 2019