A national library in a tall modern building on the Daugava riverbank, designed by Gunnar Birkerts. Inside, visitors see walls of illuminated bookshelves, small exhibitions on several floors and rooftop-level city views.
Highlights
- Illuminated wall of books
- Observation decks on floors 11 and 12
- Exhibitions on Latvian book culture
Good to know
- Free entry with visitor pass from reception
- Bags must go in lockers, €1 coin needed
- Some reading rooms closed to visitors
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