The Suzzallo Library’s Reading Room at the University of Washington is a truly enchanting space, often compared to Hogwarts’ Great Hall for its majestic ambiance. This hall, with 35-foot stained glass windows, soaring ceilings, and rows of oak tables, is bathed in natural light and accented by Gothic chandeliers. Nicknamed the “Harry Potter Reading Room” by students and visitors, its collegiate Gothic architecture transports you to a European castle or an ancient cathedral. Built in 1926, the library embodies its namesake Henry Suzzallo’s vision of universities as “cathedrals of learning.” Open to the public yet often quiet, the library maintains a no-talking rule, making the Reading Room an ideal, silent refuge for study and reflection.