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Mariano Moreno National Library

Buenos Aires, Argentina

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Mariano Moreno National Library

A national library in Recoleta, Buenos Aires, housed in an imposing Brutalist building designed by Clorindo Testa, Francisco Bullrich and Alicia Cazzaniga. Inside, visitors see exhibition floors with benches and views, while reading rooms are closed to them.

Highlights

  • Brutalist concrete exterior
  • Upper floor views
  • Cartoonists and illustrators exhibition

Good to know

  • Free entry with photo ID or passport
  • Free guided tour at noon on weekdays
  • Reading rooms closed to visitors

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