If you're a bit of a culture vulture and like nothing more than settling down with a good book, then how about looking up one of these amazing places when you're on your travels?

No hum-drum bookshelves and stuffy librarians here, these structures range from wonders of modern architecture to classical masterpieces and are worth a look even if you don't read the books, we're almost converted to a bit of afternoon reading! Take a look and don't forget to pack your specs...

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