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Ghosts, Graves, and a Giant Bee: 7 Must-See Sites in Savannah

Myths, memorials, and monuments
A rainbow display at the Queer Zine Archive Project, curated by QZAP interns Cole Lehto, Clementine Penner, and Kit Gordon in the summer of 2023.
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Zine Archives Preserve Trans Survival and Storytelling

In private collections and public libraries, the pages of these handmade publications hold a wealth of queer history and community.
Emma Cieslik March 31, 2025
Pune, India

Albert Edward Institute Library

A library built to commemorate Edward VII's visit to Pune.
Alexandria, Egypt

Sister Library of Alexandria

Underneath the Serapeum ruins lies a dark passage with nooks for books, the lesser-known “sister” to the famous ancient library.
Bologna, Italy

Museo Internazionale e Biblioteca della Musica (International Museum and Library of Music)

Featuring one of the oldest collections of historic musical literature in the world.
One of Avalon Waterways’ vessels cruising along a fabled European river.
cemeteries

From Castles to Canals: 4 Epic European River Cruises

These curated cruise itineraries bring the best of Europe’s storied waterways to life.
The Grolier Club is hosting the exhibition until February 15, and it is free to the public.
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Inside a Collection of 'Imaginary' Books

Some of these books were lost and never found; others were never even written.
Elizabeth Minkel January 23, 2025
Remnants of the streetcar station.
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Treat Yourself to a Scavenger Hunt Through DC’s Most Delightful Destinations

13 places, 5 hints, and 70 secret doors.
National Public Radio's Honey Bee Hives
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America’s Green City: 9 Sustainable Spots You Should Visit in Washington, DC

Aquatic gardens, curious critters, and bike paths abound.
Québec City, Québec

Maison de la Littérature

A former church transformed into a public library.
Ürgüp, Turkey

Librarian With the Donkey Monument

A monument to the Turkish librarian who delivered books on the back of a donkey.
Leadhills, Scotland

Leadhills Miners Library

The oldest subscription library in Britain was started by lead miners in southwest Scotland.
Shrewsbury, England

Charles Darwin Statue

Standing at the site of his former school, this sculpture celebrates Darwin's groundbreaking contributions to science and his deep connection to his birthplace.
Newark, New Jersey

Philip Roth Personal Library

View roughly 7,000 books amassed over decades by the author and avid bibliophile.
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17 Places That Are Odes to Poetry

From castles that inspired famous words to walls lined with sonnets and forests littered with haikus.
Roxanne Hoorn September 6, 2024
The tomes within the gorgeous library are kept safe by bat-led pest control.
libraries

In This Beautiful Library, Bats Guard the Books

The winged residents have been lurking in the stacks since the 18th century.
Cara Giaimo August 30, 2024
Rimini, Italy

Biblioteca Civica Gambalunga

The oldest civic library in Italy can trace its foundation back to 1619.
Minneapolis, Minnesota

The Sherlock Holmes Collections

This collection is the largest in the world dedicated to Sherlock Holmes and Sir Arthur Conan Doyle.