Landmark
Los Angeles Central Library
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Los Angeles Central Library is a Beaux-Arts masterpiece in downtown LA, housing over 10 million items. Visitors can admire the colorful murals by Dean Cornwell in the rotunda, explore the Maguire Gardens, and browse vast collections. The building itself is a work of art, with its pyramid-topped tower and intricate details. It's a quiet retreat for reading, research, or simply marveling at the architecture.
Don't miss
- Dean Cornwell's murals in the rotunda depicting California history
- The Maguire Gardens with fountains and sculptures
- The Children's Literature Department with whimsical decor
Tickets & tours
Ways to visit Los Angeles Central Library
You can see Los Angeles Central Library on your own. A tour is worth it for the story behind it, for transport, or for combining nearby sights into one day.
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