The Amazing Library of Alexandria, Egypt

Originally established 23 centuries ago during the Ptolemaic dynasty, today's library dates from an architectural design competition held by UNESCO in 1988. The Norwegian architectural firm of Snohetta was selected from 525 entrants and the modern building opened in October 2002. The main reading room is 220,000 square feet in size! #libraries #bibliotheca_alexandrina #egypt #ancientegypt #snohetta #modernarchitecture #scholars #books #alexandria #alexandriaegypt