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'South Australia's State Library has claimed second spot on a global ranking of
the most beautiful libraries in the world, with its Victorian counterpart also
booking a spot in the top 10.
Global literary tourism initiative "1000 Libraries" placed the State Library of
SA ahead of rivals in Germany, France, Austria, Switzerland and England's
University of Oxford in its 2025 awards.
Trinity College Dublin topped the honours board, claiming first prize, with the
State Library Victoria finishing a more-than-creditable seventh.
State Library of South Australia director Megan Berghuis said while the
library's Mortlock Wing was renowned for its beauty, and that locals had
"always known how special the place is", it was pleasing to see it recognised.
"For us, it's just the most gorgeous building that has a French Renaissance
style," she said.
"It's what a lot of people refer to as the 'Harry Potter library'.
"It's got soaring galleries, intricate ironwork and beautiful natural light
through the glass roof, so it creates an atmosphere that people just love."'
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