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Funded by philanthropist George Peabody for the citizens of Baltimore, the George Peabody Library is now a 19th-century focused research library of Johns Hopkins University, also known as the 'cathedral of books'. Six stories high, the library is a stunning building with ornate iron balustrades, gold-plated shell columns, marble tiles and neatly arranged shelves containing nearly 300,000 books. The public library also allows private events to be held here, providing a beautiful setting for receptions and weddings.
Site: https://www.library.jhu.edu
Address:17 E Mt Vernon Pl, Baltimore, Maryland 21202, USA
Phone: +1 667-208-6715
Opening - closing hours: Monday - Sunday (Friday - Saturday closed) 10h30 - 22h