Giga Institute Hamburg

Library with retro extras

Inga Marie from Hamburg

"The "Giga Institute" library in Hamburg is in the center and has some lovely retro details I just die for. The staircases, the washrooms, the cabinets..."

I admit I am a big book lover and I love libraries, so I check them out wherever I can. The library of the Giga Institute (they do Global and Area Studies) is exceptional because it is situated just in the posh city center and it contains some lovely retro details I wanna share with you.

The building is quite old so you should try the staircases. I love the ones that bring you to the wash rooms if you are on the second floor. And there are the beautiful cabinets on the second floor as well which are out of order in many newer libraries around the world. So I like the good old feeling that I get when I see these old gems.

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Hamburg Spotter Inga Marie

About me I do professional city tours in the most beautiful town I know: Hamburg. And believe me, I’ve seen, smelled and tasted quite a few. So now you know my favorite things: arts (to see and hear), food (to smell and eat) plus I treasure education, so why not check out some great places in Hamburg that show it all? Great place ahead, so come with me and check my hometown. Why Hamburg My city is lush green. You can relax in parks and at the edge of the many waterways. I especially like the combination of water and green and you can find many pleasant spots like tha...

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