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LocHal Library

Tilburg, Netherlands

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LocHal Library

The public city library occupies a former railway locomotive hall of 1932 behind Tilburg station. It has a large open hall with exposed steel roof trusses, cranes, study areas and a café.

Highlights

  • Exposed steel roof trusses
  • Glass Hall
  • Long top-floor room facing station

Good to know

  • Free entry, membership needed to borrow books
  • Study booths bookable in advance
  • Guided tours available, or self-guided with brochure

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