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“Seattle Public Library” Wcities.com
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Attraction type: Library, Architectural building
Address: 1000 Fourth Ave Seattle, WA 98104
Tel: 206 386 4636

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Reviews of Seattle Public Library

( 1-4 of 4 )
“It's free. A good way to pass some time.”
4 of 5 stars
bndjunction4
Spokane
Aug 21, 2008

We went here because my youngest daughter read the reviews and wanted to go. Since we were in Seattle doing the 'tourist' thing we added it to our list. I have to say I'm glad I did. It is just a library, and it's not like we were checking out books or anything, but it is free and it really... more

“Amazing! Do NOT Miss while in Seattle, all you need is 1/2 hour”
5 of 5 stars
rbwriter
New Jersey, USA
Jul 18, 2008
1/1 found this review helpful

This was the most incredible building experience in Seattle. Take the elevator to the 11th floor then walk the spiral down. Be sure to view the floor, look up, look down, look around. It's AWESOME! You don't need a lot of time for this very unique and memorable experience. And there's no Admission fee! more

“Amazing modern architecture”
5 of 5 stars
dmmd123
Wellington
Mar 8, 2008

Easily the best building I have ever visited. Radical, but not out of place, it is filled with surprising and incredible spaces. It was designed by superstar architect Rem Koolhaas and lives up to his reputation for being one of the best. An audio-tour mp3 can be downloaded from the Seattle public library website for free. It takes about 30... more

“Phenomenal!”
5 of 5 stars
gringoanthony
Scottsdale, AZ
Aug 24, 2007
2/3 found this review helpful

One of the most interesting, creative and architecturally uniques buildings I've ever been in. The interior of this building is pretty wild--I'm not even going to try to put it into words. All I will say is you must visit this library. And when you do, make sure you take the time to explore every floor of this building--it's well... more

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1000 Fourth Ave, Seattle, WA 98104
Tel: 206 386 4636