Today, this vast complex is a reality receiving more than 800,000 visitors a yearThe New Library of Alexandria, the New Bibliotheca Alexandrina is dedicated to recapture the spirit of openness and scholarship of the original Bibliotheca Alexandrina. It is much more than a library.
Night view of the Lybrary and the Planetarium, with the Mediterranium sea front them.
Library's pool.The Planetarium
The architectural design of the Planetarium, as a hung planet-like sphere, is integrated within the architectural concept of the main library building, which symbolizes the rising sun of knowledge.
The Planetarium's theatre is a 14-meters-diameter hemisphere comprising 100 seats that are arranged with an increasing backward tilt to give the audience a comfortable view of the 360° surrounding screen.
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Planetarium front, Library (right),The Mediterranium sea behind the planetarium.
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