This will allow you to discover some of the most impressive and usually inaccessible areas of the building if you are not a researcher.
The National Library of Spain is not only one of the most imposing buildings on Madrid's Paseo de Recoletos, but also a symbol of the culture and knowledge that the country has preserved for centuries. Founded in the 18th century, this institution houses millions of works that make up a unique documentary and bibliographic archive, from books and manuscripts to photographs, maps and sheet music. Its neoclassical façade is the threshold of a collective memory that continues to grow day by day thanks to its function as a legal depository.
Beyond its architectural beauty, the Biblioteca Nacional acts as the guardian of Spain's written and graphic heritage. Its work is not limited to conservation and cataloguing, but also includes dissemination, restoration and access to culture for researchers and the general public. Temporary exhibition halls provide a glimpse of the vast legacy, although many of the most emblematic spaces are reserved for those working with specialized collections.
