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The John Rylands LibraryvsManchester Central Library
Both are praised by those who travel for a living. Overall, The John Rylands Library is the choice of most professionals compared to Manchester Central Library. The John Rylands Library comes in at #1 in Manchester with positive reviews from 6 sources such as Fodor's, Michelin Guide and Lonely Planet.
The John Rylands Library
Lonely Planet
Fodor's
Michelin Guide
The Telegraph
Time Out
U.S. News & World Report
Atlas Obscura
Independent
150 Deansgate, Manchester
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Lonely Planet "Less a library and more a cathedral to books, Basil Champneys' stunning building is a breathtaking example of Victorian Gothic." Full review
Fodor's "Owned by the University of Manchester, this Gothic Revival masterpiece designed by Alfred Waterhouse was built by Enriqueta Augustina Rylands as a memorial to her husband, a cotton magnate." Full review
Michelin Guide 1 Star
"This neo-Gothic building built in 1900 is home to a library of 3 000 incunables - works predating 1501. " Full review
The Telegraph "Built by the wife of the successful cotton merchant John Rylands to commemorate her husband, this library first opened to the public in 1900." Full review
Time Out "Stairways spiral to the first floor and corridors lead into the most magnificent main reading room; a quite breathtaking hall where stained glass windows throw their light into the reading alcoves." Full review
U.S. News & World Report1.0
"The University of Manchester's John Rylands Library is known as much for its beautiful architecture as it is for its collection of rare books and manuscripts." Full review
Atlas Obscura "A Victorian Gothic masterpiece housing a world-class collection of rare books and manuscripts. " Full review
Independent "The blackened battlements and Neogothic arches of the sooty-red John Rylands Library won’t fail to catch your eye as you stroll city centre artery Deansgate"
Manchester Central Library Lonely Planet Fodor's Michelin Guide Time Out
St Peter's Square, Manchester M2 5PD
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Lonely Planet "Britain's largest municipal library was built in 1934 to resemble the Roman Pantheon." Full review
Fodor's "Notable sights within the library are the British Film Institute Mediatheque, a free-to-view collection of 2,000 films and TV programs relating to the UK and its people." Full review
Michelin Guide 0 Stars
"The central station (1876) designed by John Fowler, with its unique span was turned into an international exhibition and meeting centre called the G-MEX." Full review
Time Out "Based on Rome's Pantheon, the round structure, Corinthian columns, glass domed great hall have long made it a much loved landmark of the city centre, its renovation has made the building fit for purpose as a 21st century children's library,." Full review
