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Though they are losing ground to the e-book and the audiobook, public libraries were once central hubs of human intellectual progress. There's something about them that still attracts people, however – whether it's their magnificent historical buildings or the unmistakable smell of old books and dust, scholars and bookworms alike still enjoy perusing their hoards of literary treasures.

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Melk Abbey is a Benedictine abbey above the town of Melk,, Austria, on a rocky outcrop overlooking the Danube river, adjoining the Wachau valley. The abbey was founded in 1089 when Leopold II, Margrave of Austria gave one of his castles to Benedictine monks from Lambach Abbey. A monastic school, the Stiftsgymnasium Melk, was founded in the 12th century, and the monastic library soon became renowned for its extensive manuscript collection.

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Highclere Castle – the home of Downton Abbey – will open its doors to two guests for a once-in-a-lifetime overnight stay in November through Airbnb – and guests will be treated like royalty. To celebrate the launch of the newly-released Downton Abbey film, super fans will be given an opportunity to immerse themselves in the iconic location of Downton Abbey. Visit Prima to discover how you could book a place. #downtonabbey #highclerecastle #ukholidays #historichomes

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