Amazing place not just for book lovers but also fo...

Amazing place not just for book lovers but also for tourists. Just check out the colonnaded facade which is really impressive and well designed. Step into the foyer where you will find a floor mosaic depicting an early Dutch map from the 17th century showing Australia. Discover all the accuracies and marvel at the early discoveries even before Cook had come close to the South Eastern coast of the continent. Then step through the crystal glass French doors and enter the hall of books - a wide room with polished desks, two or three storeys of book shelves along the gallery walls, sneaky staircases to the upper levels, a glassed ceiling, picture windows like in a church. Now walk on a descend into the basement. A tunnel will lead you to the modern part of the library, but not before you walked past some exhibits such as spoons and picture frames. The modern part of the library is the exact opposite from the old part - it's busy, lively, all glass and straight lines. Next time you are in the city have a look at this beautiful building, it's free of course.