National Library of Latvia

Riga · Latvia

National Library of Latvia, Latvia
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Known as the Castle of Light, this national library rises in a dramatic angular peak on the west bank of the Daugava. Designed by Gunnar Birkerts, it opened in 2014 after decades of planning. Its glowing form has become a symbol of Riga.

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