State Library of Sydney: Australia's Oldest Library, An Immersive Experience That Feels Like a Time Travel

The State Library of New South Wales, located on Macquarie Street in the heart of Sydney, is one of the landmark attractions not to be missed when visiting Sydney's city center. The State Library of Sydney is the earliest established library in New South Wales and the oldest library in Australia. Founded in 1826 as a private library named the 'Australian Subscription Library', it was purchased by the New South Wales government at a significant cost in 1869. It was later renamed twice, acquiring its current name in 1975. Over its nearly 200-year history, with the continuous increase in collections and number of readers, the library has undergone three large-scale expansion and renovation projects. In 2012, a new building connected to the main building was completed. Visitors are allowed to tour and take photos inside the library. I believe it is a must-see when traveling to Sydney. The architecture here is very distinctive, and the sculptures are also worth seeing. I absolutely love the medieval classic style windows and bookshelves; it's a great place to quietly savor the aroma of books. The library has a very rich collection, with over five million volumes. The open central reading room still retains the furnishings and style from its original construction. The large skylight makes the reading room even brighter. This is Australia's oldest library, with a strong classical academic atmosphere. While studying, one might feel as if they have traveled through time.