Peabody Library
6 expert reviews
“It's not hard to see why the historic Peabody Conservatory of Music's library has been described as a "cathedral of books." ”
– Atlas Obscura
Fodor's
"Known as a “cathedral of books,” the five-story reading room is consistently listed among the world’s most beautiful libraries."
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Where
"The noted philanthropist built library, a celebrated architectural achievment, in 1866. "
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Travel + Leisure
"Book lovers, meanwhile, will find a literary wonderland at the George Peabody Library"
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Frommer's
"One of Baltimore's hidden treasures, the 1866 Peabody is an architectural gem with the cast-iron balconies soaring five levels to a shining glass ceiling"
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Independent
"Renowned as one of the most beautiful libraries in the world, its six floors of shelves are stacked with over 300,000 books. It’s built in a stunning Renaissance Revival style"
Your Complete Guide to Baltimore
November 29, 2023
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