Shanghai Library, Public library in Xuhui District, China.
The Shanghai Library spans 24 stories and reaches a height of 348 feet, making it the second tallest library building in the world.
Established in 1952, the library merged with several institutions in 1958, including the Shanghai Science and Technology Library and Shanghai Historical Documents Library.
The library maintains a collection of 1.7 million ancient documents, including 25,000 rare book titles preserved in 178,000 volumes dating back 1,500 years.
The facility provides reading rooms, study spaces, and regular seminars across its main building in Xuhui District and a branch location in Pudong.
The exterior design features carved glass panels that filter natural light while representing printed literature through abstract patterns.
Location: Xuhui District
Location: Shanghai
Inception: July 1952
Website: https://library.sh.cn
GPS coordinates: 31.20917,121.44000
Latest update: March 25, 2025 11:56
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