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National Library of Spain: A Treasury of Knowledge

Paseo de Recoletos, 20-22, 28071 Madrid, Spain4:580 listens
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Explore the history of Spain's national library, founded in 1711. Discover how this magnificent neoclassical building from 1896 became home to over 30 million documents, manuscripts, and rare books that preserve Spanish cultural heritage.

National Library of Spain: A Treasury of Knowledge
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Paseo de Recoletos, 20-22, 28071 Madrid, Spain

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