Biblioteca Nacional (National Library)

Biblioteca Nacional (National Library)

Biblioteca Nacional (National Library)
4.5
9:00 AM - 8:59 AM
Monday
9:00 AM - 8:59 AM
Tuesday
9:00 AM - 8:59 AM
Wednesday
9:00 AM - 8:59 AM
Thursday
9:00 AM - 8:59 AM
Friday
9:00 AM - 8:59 AM
Saturday
9:00 AM - 2:00 PM
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  • Santa Lucía • 1 min walk
  • Universidad de Chile Ahumada • 6 min walk
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4.5
4.5 of 5 bubbles618 reviews
Excellent
328
Very good
225
Average
55
Poor
8
Terrible
2

flywithlola
Central Argentina, Argentina1 080 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Sept 2019
The National Library is an interesting place to visit in Santiago de Chile. The metro stop is in front of the main entrance so it´s easy to find. The visits are free of charge and they always have temporary exhibitions.
It´s always a good place for research.
The building has a French style architecture. It´s a huge building, with decorated stairs and stain glass ceilings and windows.
I always go there when visiting Santiago
Written 6 April 2020
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glyntor
toronto ontario203 contributions
3.0 of 5 bubbles
Jan 2020
Very impressive building both inside and out. It is not a circulating library. There are lovely reading rooms and many impressive collections. You must show a passport or copy in order to enter. The circulating library is 1 block away.
Written 28 March 2020
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browncondo2102
Kitchener, Canada1 737 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Jan 2020
This is a very large and impressive library. Stain glass windows and chandeliers adorn every floor in this complex. The National Library of Chile is over 200 years old but the current building has been the library for just under 100 years. Very grand architecture both inside and out.
Written 21 February 2020
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Goal100Countries
Cheltenham, UK615 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Apr 2019
The National Library of Chile is very impressive in its size, architecture and interior. There are a number of unique floors in which there are many book rooms and collections as well as my favourite reading room on the top floor which is a must see. There is also a restaurant/cafe and plenty of community resources such as computers.
Written 12 September 2019
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Janet B
Shoreham-by-sea, United Kingdom22 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Apr 2019 • Family
The place is enormous with stainless windows, glass chandeliers, some large decorated vases, places to study and free toilets. However we didn't see many books.
Written 4 April 2019
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Pansy L
11 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Dec 2018 • Couples
Impressive old world architectural structure and details outside and inside. A block from San Francisco Cathedral.
Written 27 December 2018
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Hugh
South Ozone Park, NY1 318 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Oct 2018 • Solo
They always have interesting exhibits. You'll learn about different aspects of Chilean history and culture. It is an architectural monument. Check out the cafe.
Written 26 October 2018
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JDB
Scottsdale, AZ5 232 contributions
2.0 of 5 bubbles
Jul 2018 • Solo
There is literally nothing here. Just a cool building from the outside. Once you are in, there is nada. Takes maybe 10 minutes to check the scene on the entire place. Not too sure why this is on the list of things to do/see. You could skip it, and be totally okay.
Written 11 August 2018
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terryannenagel
7 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Jun 2018 • Solo
This building has some beautiful interior features and houses some important archives and exhibits. I just wandered in from the street and wasn't able to find much information on the building but it would seem no expense was spared in its construction, which includes lavish stained glass skylights, chandaliers, timber panelling and marble staircases.
Written 27 June 2018
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CanadianGoesAbroad
Canada58 contributions
3.0 of 5 bubbles
Feb 2018 • Friends
The Biblioteca Nacional is a nice, free place to stop. I found I enjoyed how quiet their garden was in the buzz of the city more than the library itself. There is only one room that seems to be more "traditional," with heavily paneled walls and ornate bookshelves. If you are in the area, it is worth a quick stop, but I would not go out of your way to see it.
Written 27 March 2018
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