Library 3 - Public Library, Soběslav, Czech Republic

The town of Soběslav is located in the South Bohemian region, 18km south from the city Tábor. The town dates back to the 13th century and has numerous historical sights to offer tourists. Among these, a Gothic castle, which was built in the 14th century and was witness to such historical events as the imprisonment of King Wenceslaus IV during the Hussite wars. (Yes, the good King Wenceslaus from Christmas carol fame.)

Today, the castle premises have undergone renovation and are being used by the local public library.

I chose this particular renovation because it shows how an historic castle can be sympathetically adapted for use in the 21st century, without losing any of it's grandeur.

I believe it actually adds something new to the concept of 'library'. A library holds information about the world, mostly the past, therefore, siting a library in such an historical building seems right.

More images here.

References:
http://protimysl.blogspot.com.au/2011/11/public-library-sobeslav.html
http://www.4-construction.com/en/magazine/pictures/town-library-in-sobeslav/5856/