Biblioteca Mário de Andrade, São Paulo

Name: Biblioteca Mário de Andrade
Address: Rua da Consolacao 94, São Paulo, 01302-000, Brazil
Telephone: (11) 3256-5270

#137 among attractions in São Paulo

Library

Gallery (2)

Map

Gallery

Facts and practical information

The Mário de Andrade Library is the largest public library in the city of São Paulo, Brazil. Founded in 1925, with a donation of holdings by the library of the city's Câmara Municipal, it became one of the most important cultural institutions in Brazil, as well as one of the leading research libraries in the country. It is named in honor of Mário de Andrade, one of the founders of Brazilian modernism. It is housed in an Art Deco building in the historical downtown, considered one of the icons of this style in the city. ()

Alternative names: Established: 1925 (99 years ago)Coordinates: 23°32'51"S, 46°38'30"W

Address

Rua da Consolacao 94Sé (República)São Paulo 01302-000 Brazil

Contact

(11) 3256-5270

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Day trips

Biblioteca Mário de Andrade – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Biblioteca Mário de Andrade open?

Biblioteca Mário de Andrade is open:

Monday 8:30 am - 8:30 pm
Tuesday 8:30 am - 8:30 pm
Wednesday 8:30 am - 8:30 pm
Thursday 8:30 am - 8:30 pm
Friday 8:30 am - 8:30 pm
Saturday 10 am - 5 pm
Sunday closed

Which popular attractions are close to Biblioteca Mário de Andrade?

Nearby attractions include Califórnia Building, São Paulo (3 min walk), Largo da Memória, São Paulo (4 min walk), Edifício Itália, São Paulo (5 min walk), Edifício Copan, São Paulo (6 min walk).

How to get to Biblioteca Mário de Andrade by public transport?

The nearest stations to Biblioteca Mário de Andrade:

Bus

Avenida S. Luís • Lines: 1896-10 (2 min walk)
Avenida S. Luís, 178 • Lines: 7550-10, 805L-10, 908T-10, N841-11 (3 min walk)

Metro

Anhangabaú • Lines: 3 (5 min walk)
República • Lines: 3, 4 (7 min walk)

Trolleybus

Parada 3 - Theatro Municipal • Lines: 408A-10, 4113-10 (7 min walk)
Rua Líbero Badaró, 309 • Lines: 408A-10, 4113-10 (9 min walk)

Train

Júlio Prestes (26 min walk)
Tiradentes (33 min walk)