Bibliothèque Solvay

The Solvay Library was created in 1904 as the Institute for Sociology of the University of Brussels. The structure has an eclectic style and it is nicely decorated with mosaic, stained-glass windows and high-quality wood. The library consists of a huge reading room, surrounded with study rooms and galleries and is lit up by sunlight. This is a magnificent venue created by the vision of one man, Ernest Solvay, in this ancient sociology institute where scientists from around the world came together to share their thoughts and ideas.