Location

Library of Congress

WhereCapitol Hill, Washington, D.C.
Founded1800
Websiteloc.gov
Tags#library #books #history

The largest library in the world, and the research library of Congress. The Thomas Jefferson Building's Great Hall is the showpiece — and a free Reader Card gets you into the domed Main Reading Room. Among its treasures is a Gutenberg Bible, one of the oldest and most valuable books ever printed.