Things to do in Melbourne: State Library of Victoria

For those who know me - libraries and bookstores are my go to places. So visiting The State Library of Victoria in Melbourne was a no brainer. This amazing domed structure was designed by architect Norman Peebles - who drew inspiration from two great libraries: the British Museum Library in London and the Library of Congress in Washington.

"Peebles’ dome was one of the largest reinforced concrete spans in the world, a great technical innovation for its time. The classically ornamented interior was arranged on a radial panopticon plan, commonly used in penal establishments, with a librarian (rather than a warden) seated on a raised dais at the centre. From here an eye could survey the whole room and maintain order with stern admonitions to ‘Silence’".

Make sure you see the Dome Gallery in The State Library of Victoria next time you visit Melbourne. You'll be awe struck by this beautiful piece of architecture.

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