Manchester+Central+Library

It is modelled on the Pantheon in Rome. Due to the Neoclassical rotunda style known from the ancient Roman architecture, it is often mistaked for being much older than the actual case. It opened to the public in 1934. The antique look symbolizes the ancient Rome and thereby the open mindset of trading and portrays a comparison of Manchester's wealth being as great as the Roman emperor's. The tall, massive pillars at the entrance indicates that this building contains knowlegde and educational information.

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