Bene Pasta - Toronto, Ontario

It's a beautifully made piece of architecture. Would have been better if the library is open to the public. The Fisher Library of Rare books is open to the public per the internet but didn't get a chance to go in. It snowed and it turned very cold all of a ... sudden. Had to leave because I wasn't wearing enough layers, I thought it was just a normally cold day. Snow and sakura though is a beautiful, graceful combination. There aren't enough sakura trees if you want to take photos, and not enough seats to stay a while. For sakura sight-seeing, it's best to go to High Park. It can get a bit crowded here. It's also near some shady areas, so while it's obviously a safer area than most around the world, still be on the lookout. Read more

Robarts, as U of Toronto faculty and student would affectionately called it, has been around since 1973. It is U of Toronto’s largest library and is a popular place to study with its many study pods. Its brutalist architecture with its massive, raw cement and unusual geometric design is a ... must-see for design and urban architecture buffs. The added bonus of cherry blossoms on its compound brought a touch of beauty not often seen at a library. The library is not opened to public. Read more

One of the Cherry blossom locations in Toronto. We went here on the peak day of the season in 2024. Just a few trees. But very beautiful. It's easily accessible by subway . closest Subway stop: museum station and about 5-10 mins of walk to reach the spot. Go during ... off hours to avoid crowds. Read more

Check out Robarts Library, or as most people call it, Robarts! It's the big library for the humanities and social sciences at the University of Toronto. They opened it up back in 1973 and named it after John Robarts, who was the 17th Premier of Ontario. It's the biggest library ... in the whole university, with over 4.5 million books, 4.1 million microform items, and 740,000 other items. The building itself is a classic example of brutalist architecture. It's this big, towering structure built on an equilateral triangle footprint. You'll see tons of triangular geometric patterns everywhere. It's part of a three-tower complex that also includes the Thomas Fisher Rare Book Library and the Claude T. Bissell Building, where the Faculty of Information hangs out. Because of its impressive appearance, people have given it some funny nicknames, like Fort Book and The Peacock/Turkey. Read more

I've never been inside, but the stunning architecture is complemented by a few cherry blossom trees, making it even more beautiful.