This one know since early teen when lived in the city and my school would take me here! always the school lol! It was interesting them only, as time went on the importance grew and came back with my dear late wife Martine and the boys and later with the boys too.I found me some pictures not in my blog and they should be. Let me tell you again on the Biblioteca Nacional de España in Madrid !!! Hope you enjoy this post as I.
Another highlight building visited many times and even played at Plaza Colon since youth is the Biblioteca Nacional de España
or National Library of Spain ,right on Paseo de Recoletos just by the Plaza Colon. To read the books here you need a batch and authorization but there is plenty of areas where you can have a guided tour. It is best visible from the Plaza Colon ,see an imposing building and wonder what it is, well this is the Biblioteca Nacional de España or National Library of Spain.There are several rooms in the National Library including a open Museum which we took advantage this time. The
Exhibition Rooms and the Library Museum, where various exhibitions and cultural activities are held, are open to all.
Advances and laws thereafter, the library suffered minimum if no damaged from the Spanish Civil War. By a Royal decree in 1985, all the different services and institution linked to publishing were integrated in the National Library , and the BNE (Spanish National Library in Spanish form) is declare the superior library institution of the State and chief of the Spanish system of libraries! In 1996, the internet is open to the BNE! And since 1982, there is an additional site in Alcalà de Henares.
The library was founded by King Felipe V of Spain in 1712 as the Biblioteca Pública de Palacio or Palace Public Library. All publications done in Spain needed to deposit a copy here first. In 1836, the library’s status as Crown property was revoked and ownership was transferred to the Ministry of Governance (Ministerio de la Gobernación). At the same time, it was renamed the Biblioteca Nacional.
The collections started with the king Felipe IV and V, and continue with requisition of others losers in the wars of succession and other private donations by nobles. By 1761, the library starts printing books and manuscripts as well. It continues to add books by taken over the closed out convents and private collections due to wars or disputes, and the Court of Cadiz in 1814. The library due to wars and conflicts changes place several times. First, in 1809,under the occupation of Joseph Bonaparte it is located at the Convent of the Order of Trinitarians in calle Atocha. By 1819, it changes place again, and is located a the Council where the sessions of the admiralty are held to avoid reclamation of rights by the Trinitarians after the return to power of king Fernando VII. Again, in 1826 it moved again to the old residence of the Marquis of Alcañices during the 19C , in what it is today the Calle Arrieta. In 1866 the Queen Isabel II throws the first stone to the building Archieves Palace, library and museum at the Paseo de Recoletos site. The building is finally done in 1892, and it is open to the public in 1896. By the law of 1901, the library takes charge of all libraries in Spain. By 1930, a national council is created to handle all matters of libraries in Spain. During the Spanish Civil War, the library is closed and the precious cargo is taken to the Serranos Tower in the province of Valencia. Advances and laws thereafter, the library suffered minimum if no damaged from the Spanish Civil War. By a Royal decree in 1985, all the different services and institution linked to publishing were integrated in the National Library , and the BNE (Spanish National Library in Spanish form) is declare the superior library institution of the State and chief of the Spanish system of libraries! In 1996, the internet is open to the BNE! And since 1982, there is an additional site in Alcalà de Henares.
The Madrid tourist office on the National Library: https://www.esmadrid.com/en/tourist-information/national-library
The official Biblioteca Nacional on its collections: https://www.bne.es/en/node/2681
There you go folks, a dandy architecturally stunning building with a load of history of Spain and al to get your hand well into my Spain, A wonderful place for the whole family ! Again, hope you enjoy this post on the Biblioteca Nacional de España in Madrid !!! as I
And remember, happy travels, good health, and many cheers to all !!!
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