The building of the Central Library is an outstanding architectural attraction. It has an unusual rounded form and a domed roof. In this building with slender columns, the most valuable collections of old books on philosophy, medicine, science and art are kept. The building of the library was constructed in the 1930s. From the moment of completion of the construction, it remains unchanged and is a spectacular monument of the neoclassical style.
Artists will love the Art Gallery Whitworth. It bears the name of its founder, the wealthy engineer D. Whitworth, who is known throughout the world as the creator of a sniper rifle. It was on his donations that the fine art museum was opened. Paintings by famous artists of the turn of the 19th - 20th centuries are presented here. This museum will be interesting for fans of the works of Picasso, Van Gogh and Gauguin to visit. In 2003, the museum lost part of its collection as a result of robbery. However, it was possible to find the robbers quickly and return priceless masterpieces to the museum.
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