National Library of Chile, Santiago de Chile

Name: National Library of Chile
Address: Avenida Libertador Bernardo O'Higgins 651, Santiago de Chile, 8320255, Chile
Telephone: +56 2 2360 5272

#70 among attractions in Santiago de Chile

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National Library of Chile, Santiago de Chile

Facts and practical information

The National Library of Chile is the national library of Chile. It is located on the Avenida Libertador General Bernardo O'Higgins in Santiago, in a building completed in 1925, though its history reaches to the early nineteenth century before it was relocated to its current home. ()

Local name: Biblioteca Nacional de Chile Established: 1813 (211 years ago)Coordinates: 33°26'32"S, 70°38'43"W

Address

Avenida Libertador Bernardo O'Higgins 651Santiago Centro (Santa Lucia)Santiago de Chile 8320255 Chile

Contact

+56 2 2360 5272

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Day trips

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is National Library of Chile open?

National Library of Chile is open:

Monday 9 am - 8:59 am
Tuesday 9 am - 8:59 am
Wednesday 9 am - 8:59 am
Thursday 9 am - 8:59 am
Friday 9 am - 8:59 am
Saturday 9 am - 2 pm
Sunday closed

Which popular attractions are close to National Library of Chile?

Nearby attractions include Archivo Nacional de Chile, Santiago de Chile (1 min walk), Municipal Theater, Santiago de Chile (3 min walk), San Francisco Church, Santiago de Chile (4 min walk), Cerro Santa Lucia, Santiago de Chile (5 min walk).

How to get to National Library of Chile by public transport?

The nearest stations to National Library of Chile:

Metro

Santa Lucía • Lines: 1 (2 min walk)
Universidad de Chile • Lines: 1, 3 (10 min walk)

Bus

Parada 1 / Miraflores - Merced • Lines: 517 (8 min walk)
Terminal de buses (10 min walk)

Train

Estación Zoológico Nacional (28 min walk)
Estación Cumbre (33 min walk)