'Snow Whites' of Leuven
The Belgian library displays burned books that were salvaged from the fires of both world wars.

The KU Leuven library displays books, dubbed 'Snow Whites', salvaged from fires during World War I and II. Each book rests within its own glass casket, sealed with red wax, serving as a poignant memorial. Located in the rebuilt KU Leuven library, a symbol of resilience. # Why Go 📚 See books preserved in glass caskets 🕊️ Poignant memorial to cultural losses of war 🏛️ Explore a historic library twice destroyed and rebuilt

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