A revered institute that has been around since 1835, The Mercantile Library was the product of the joint efforts forty-five, knowledge-seeking merchants. A beautiful place to peruse over 80,000 books belonging to eclectic genres, the library's reading room is an escape from worldly worries. An expansive hall lined with aisles of books with large windows pouring in sunlight and comfy couches to sink in, the place is a bibliophile's dream. Apart from reading, The Mercantile Library is also a must-visit for those looking to attend lectures related to arts, politics, literature and other subjects. The library is most popular for its annual fundraiser 'The Niehoff Lecture'.
