Library of Parliament is one of Canada’s most iconic buildings and a masterpiece of Gothic Revival architecture. Located on Parliament Hill, it serves as the main research library for the Parliament of Canada. Inside, it houses millions of records, rare books, and government documents essential to the country’s legislative process. Its circular reading room, adorned with wood carvings and domed ceilings, is recognized as a national treasure. While access is limited to government use, guided tours allow visitors to admire its history and craftsmanship. The Library of Parliament stands as a symbol of Canadian democracy and intellectual tradition.
Location: 45.4255138, -75.7002571
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– Access: private
– Amenity: Library
– Building: commercial
– building:colour: #d2b48c
– Number of Floors: 6
– building:material: limestone
– contact:facebook: ParliamentOfCanada
– contact:instagram: library.parl.biblio
– contact:twitter: LibraryParlCA
– Email: info@parl.gc.ca
– Height: 58
– Heritage: 2
– Heritage Authority: hsmbc
– heritage:website: https://www.historicplaces.ca/en/rep-reg/place-lieu.aspx?id=18470
– Historic Significance: building
– hsmbc:criteria: nhs
– hsmbc:inscription_date: 1976-11-06
– Name: Library of Parliament
– Name (German): Parlamentsbibliothek
– Name (English): Library of Parliament
– Name (French): Bibliothèque du Parlement
– Name (Korean): 국회의사당 도서관
– name:pt: Biblioteca do Parlamento
– Name (Russian): Библиотека Парламента
– Note: Parliament building
– office: government
– Opening Hours: "not open to public"
– Operator Type: government
– ref:hpc: 18470
– Roof Material: copper
– Website: https://lop.parl.ca/sites/PublicWebsite/default/en_CA
– Wikidata: Q1125633
– Wikipedia: English Wikipedia – Library of Parliament