Alexandria library

Have any of you visited the library at Alexandria, Egypt (Bibliotheca Alexandrina)?  What did you think of it?


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The exact location of the biggest public library in Ancient History is not clear. It was burned, probably by Julius Caesar, as part of his campaign to conquer Alexandria. But lately

archeologists have found what they believe to be the site of the libarary

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Thanks, rtaui, for this information about the original Library of Alexandria.  My question is actually about the new Alexandria library.  Here's an image of the architecture from the library's website:

Bibliotheca Alexandrina architecture


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