National Library José Martí, Havana

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The National Library José Martí is the national library in Cuba. It is located in La Habana and named after the national hero José Martí. This library was established in October 18, 1901. BNJM is a partner in the Digital Library of the Caribbean, contributing digitized materials to share with the world as Open Access. Information about the extensive holdings are available through WorldCat. ()

Local name: Biblioteca Nacional de Cuba José Martí Coordinates: 23°7'26"N, 82°23'1"W

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Plaza de la RevoluciónHavana Cuba

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National Library José Martí – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: José Martí Memorial, Estadio Latinoamericano, Colon Cemetery, John Lennon Park.

~1100 ftW
Museum, Memorial site
José Martí Memorial, Havana
6 min walk • The José Martí Memorial stands as a tribute to Cuba's national hero and one of Latin America's most influential literary figures, José Martí. Situated in Havana's iconic Revolution Square (Plaza de la Revolución), the monument is an imposing structure that...
0.6 miSE
Sport venue, Sport
Estadio Latinoamericano, Havana
16 min walk • The Estadio Latinoamericano stands as a monument to the passion for baseball in Havana, Cuba. Known as "The Colossus of Cerro," this iconic sports venue is the largest stadium in Cuba and one of the most important in Latin America.
1 miW
Landmark cemetery with grand and memorials
Colon Cemetery, Havana
25 min walk • The Colon Cemetery, also known as Cementerio de Cristóbal Colón, is a historical and architectural treasure situated in the vibrant city of Havana, Cuba. Established in 1876, this cemetery is one of the largest in the world, covering 140 acres of land.
1.2 miNW
Park
John Lennon Park, Havana
30 min walk • John Lennon Park, an oasis of tranquility in the vibrant city of Havana, Cuba, stands as a tribute to the legendary Beatles member and peace activist. In the bustling district of Vedado, this serene park offers a space for reflection amidst the city's lively atmosphere.
~1650 ftNW
Concerts and shows, Theater
National Theatre of Cuba, Havana
8 min walk • The Teatro Nacional de Cuba is a theatre building in Havana, Cuba, on Plaza de la Revolución.
1 miW
Cemetery
Espada Cemetery, Havana
26 min walk • The Espada Cemetery was located in the Barrio of San Lazaro approximately a mile west of the city walls, near the cove of Juan Guillen and close to the San Lázaro Leper Hospital.
1.2 miSE
Colonial architecture
Castillo de Atarés, Havana
31 min walk • The Castillo de Santo Domingo de Atarés is a small hexagonal hilltop fort in Havana built in 1767. Work commenced in 1763, around the same time as initial work on Castillo del Príncipe. It is located on La loma de Soto above the harbour.
1.4 miNE
Street, Modernist architecture, Neoclassical architecture
Barrio de San Lázaro, Havana
36 min walk • Barrio de San Lázaro is one of the first neighbourhoods in Havana, Cuba. It initially occupied the area bounded by Calle Infanta to the west, Calle Zanja to the south, Calle Belascoáin to the east, and the Gulf of Mexico to the north, forming the western edge of Centro Habana.
0.9 miN
Museum
Napoleon Museum, Havana
22 min walk • The Napoleon Museum in Havana, Cuba houses one of the most important collections from the 18th and 19th centuries preserved in the Western hemisphere. The museum is on San Miguel Street, between Ronda and Mazón, on one side of the University of Havana.
1.1 miNW
Museum, History museum, Art museum
Museum of Decorative Arts, Havana
28 min walk • The Museum of Decorative Arts, at 17th and E streets in the Vedado district of Havana, Cuba is a decorative arts museum in the former residence of the María Luisa Gómez-Mena viuda de Cagiga, Countess of Revilla de Camargo, sister of José Gómez-Mena Vila, the owner of the Manzana de Gómez.
0.9 miNW
Gay village
Vedado, Havana
23 min walk • Vedado is a central business district and urban neighborhood in the city of Havana, Cuba. Bordered on the east by Calzada de Infanta and Central Havana, and on the west by the Alemendares River and Miramar / Playa district, Vedado is a more modern part of the city than the areas...

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Which popular attractions are close to National Library José Martí?

Nearby attractions include Plaza de la Revolución, Havana (4 min walk), José Martí Memorial, Havana (6 min walk), National Theatre of Cuba, Havana (8 min walk), Cuban pine forests, Havana (11 min walk).

How to get to National Library José Martí by public transport?

The nearest stations to National Library José Martí:

Bus

Plaza de la Revolución • Lines: T1, T2 (3 min walk)
Base de Transporte MINFAR (5 min walk)

Train

Estacion 19 de Noviembre (21 min walk)
Ciénaga (34 min walk)