Seattle Public Library
10 expert reviews
“It isn't often that the library is considered one of the coolest joints in town, but Seattle's downtown library is such an architectural wonder that it is one of the city's highlights.”
– Frommer's
Fodor's
"The hub of Seattle's 25-branch library system, the Central Library, is a stunning jewel of a building that stands out against the concrete jungle of Downtown."
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Concierge
"Dutch architect Rem Koolhaas and Seattle-area native Joshua Ramus's groundbreaking design for the Central Library has turned what is often a utilitarian building into an architectural mecca."
Condé Nast Traveler
"The inside pops thanks to a poisonous green color used as a decorative touch."
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Not For Tourists
"Koolhaas designed. Stunning inside and out. Free tours."
Travel + Leisure
"Famed architect Rem Koolhaas designed Seattle's spectacular flagship library with bent glass panels that make it resemble a slightly off-kilter Rubic's Cube."
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