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Stockholm Public Library

Stockholm, Sweden

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Stockholm Public Library

Stockholm City Library is a public library designed by Gunnar Asplund and completed in 1928, a modernist building in Sveavägen. Inside, a cylindrical hall is lined with books on several levels of circular shelving under a domed ceiling.

Highlights

  • Circular main hall
  • Circular shelves on several levels
  • Grand entrance staircase

Good to know

  • Free entry, no ticket or ID needed
  • Restroom costs 5 SEK
  • Some areas renovated, shorter weekday hours

Also in Sweden

  1. Malmö City Library N° 8 Malmö City Library Malmö Public library
  2. Lund University Library N° 48 Lund University Library Lund University library