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Central Library
Central Library Review
The circular exterior of the city's main library, topped by a line of Doric columns and a massive Corinthian portico facing St. Peter's Square, is a major focus for Manchester's most prestigious civic quarter. Erected in 1930, it was at one time the biggest municipal library in the world. The glass-top reading room, inspired by the Pantheon, is worth seeing. The library will be closed for renovation until 2013.
- Address: St. Peter's Sq., City Centre, Manchester, M2 5PD | Map It
- Phone: 0161/234-1900
- Hours: Mon.--Thurs. 9--8, Fri. and Sat. 9--5
- Location: Manchester
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