We were nearby admiring the architecture in the Biltmore, and decided to also visit the Central Library. Beautiful building -- go to the Rotunda on the 2nd floor and wander around. Don't miss the amazing historical murals in the Childrens' Library.
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Los Angeles Central Library
630 West Fifth, Los Angeles, CA 90071
(Central L.A)
(213) 228-7000
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Ranked #22 of 334 attractions in Los Angeles
Type: Libraries
Description: Restored, historic library with Egyptian influenced architecture.
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Fun Art Deco building to wander through on your way to dinner. Near Maguire gardens and all the downtown high rises.
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A wonderfully designed and large library, LACL is one place you should never miss when in LA. This library with a little more than 80 years of history conducts tours daily at 12.30 pm which is recommended. But don't forget to get a self guided tour in case you missed the day's tour. The murals, sculptures and the chandeliers are...
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I like the ambient and very much the collection. Nice place to take some book and read! There is a souvenir shop with interesting things.
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Definitely plan to do a self-guided tour though this wonderful building. Each room is cool and the murals and chandeliers on the 2nd floor are great.
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For the faint hearted senior who prefers to use public transit this is an easy destination point. I took the Metro from Holywood and Vine to Pershing Square and just walked around the area takiing in the sights in the area. Up the Angels flight Enjpyed the view , had a coffee went down again to the Market out to...
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Aside from the books, the LA Central Library is an amazing building. As of this date, they offer a free guided tour Monday-Friday at 12:30 and two on Saturdays 11:00 and 2:00. We took the guided tour, it was just the two of us, and walked all around learning about the building and art work - the murals in the...
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It really is a space worth seeing - especially the magnificent Children's room and special exhibitions - it is grand in the way that you expect a library to be grand!
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Our LAPL experience was so interesting. We took a guided tour, learning about both the new and old architecture and feeling so appreciative of how knowledgeable our guide was. We did a bit of research and marveled at the collections. If you go on a Saturday, parking is only $1.
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The library has a unique architecture which is good for photography. I was quite surprised to see a lot of homeless people in the park outside the building as I visited early in the morning. Didnt has a chance to explore inside the building. :D
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