National library on Paseo de Recoletos in Madrid, housed in a Neoclassical building by Francisco Jareño completed in 1892. Visitors see a columned facade with statues of writers, a grand staircase, temporary exhibitions and the reading rooms from outside.
Highlights
- Neoclassical facade with writer statues
- Grand double staircase
- Temporary exhibitions on writers
Good to know
- Free self-guided visits to common areas
- Free guided tours, booking online required
- Reading rooms need a library card
