If you love books and have been wanting to discover some ancient texts, head on over to the Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library. The six story tower is an incredible sight that’s sure to take your breath away. While the building itself is a modern feat, the works inside are incredibly historic. Come check out the medieval works and rare manuscripts hiding in this emporium:

Please note, Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library is temporarily closed. 

The Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library is the largest building dedicated to rare books in the world. Built in 1962, it's a real gem on the Yale campus.
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The Gutenberg Bible is housed here, and is the oldest book in their collection. Dating back to 1454, it doesn't get much rarer than this!
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The most famous book in the collection is the Voynich Manuscript. Researchers have been trying to figure out what it says for over a hundred years. One of the biggest mysteries ever, scholars come from all over the world hoping they can break the code.
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This massive ode to literature is a sight to see. With its marbled interior and sunken sculpture garden there's no place in the world quite like it.
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Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library is located on the Yale University campus, 121 Wall Street, New Haven, Connecticut 06511.

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