7 World’s Largest Libraries You Must Visit

Library of Congress, USA:

The Library of Congress in Washington, D.C., is the largest library in the world, as it has more than 170 million items, including books, maps, manuscripts, and photographs.

British Library, UK:

The British Library in London, opened in 1973, has 150 million items, which makes it one of the largest libraries globally.

New York Public Library, USA:

The New York Public Library (NYPL) is one of the most famous libraries in the world. Located in Manhattan, NYPL holds more than 55 million items.

Russian State Library, Russia:

The Russian State Library in Moscow, founded in 1862, is the largest library in Russia and also one of the largest in the world, with over 47 million items.

National Diet Library, Japan:

The National Diet Library in Tokyo and Kyoto is Japan's largest library, which is established in 1948, has more than 42 million items.

Bibliothèque Nationale de France, France:

The Bibliothèque Nationale de France (BnF) in Paris is the national library of France, founded in 1461, has hold over 40 million items.

National Library of China, China:

The National Library of China in Beijing is the largest library in Asia, with over 37 million items. It is established in 1909.