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National Library of Spain

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National Library of Spain

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National Library of Spain

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    December 26, 2024

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    The National Library of Spain (BNE) is one of the most important cultural institutions in the country. It is located at Paseo de Recoletos, 20-22, in Madrid. The BNE is dedicated to collecting, cataloging and preserving the bibliographic and documentary heritage of Spain, safeguarding around thirty million publications.
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    November 1, 2025

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    The National Library of Spain (BNE) is one of the country's most important cultural institutions, dedicated to preserving, cataloging, and disseminating Spain's bibliographic heritage.

    Founded: December 29, 1711, by order of King Philip V as the Royal Public Library.

    Opened to the public: March 1, 1712.
    From 1836 it became a state institution, and in 1896 it opened to the public as the National Library.


    Its current building, shared with the National Archaeological Museum, was designed by Francisco Jareño and combines Neoclassical and Renaissance styles.
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    October 23, 2023

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    Impressive building with a large art collection.
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