Austria
Perched dramatically on a cliff above the town of Melk, this massive abbey sits on a site that's been home to a Benedictine abbey since 1089. The tour of the interior is a bit underwhelming, but the library and ornate chapel are definitely worth seeing.
New York | United States
The flagship of New York's public library system, the Stephen A. Schwarzman Building is a research, rather than lending, library. The beautiful marble building houses several stately reading rooms, fascinating book collections, and interesting exhibits. We highly recommend taking the free guided tour.
