National Library of Peru, Lima

Name: National Library of Peru
Address: Av. Abancay 400-548, Lima, 15001, Peru
Telephone: +51 1 5136900

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The National Library of Peru is the national library of Peru, located in Lima. It is the country's oldest and most important library. Like the majority of Peruvian libraries, it is a non-circulating library. It has two branches. The old building is on Abancay Avenue and the modern building is on Javier Prado Avenue. Both are open to the public. ()

Local name: Biblioteca Nacional del Perú Established: 1821 (203 years ago)Coordinates: 12°3'0"S, 77°1'42"W

Address

Av. Abancay 400-548Lima Central (Cercado de Lima)Lima 15001 Peru

Contact

+51 1 5136900

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Day trips

National Library of Peru – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Government Palace, Plaza Mayor, Palacio Municipal, Cathedral Basilica of St. John the Apostle and Evangelist.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is National Library of Peru open?

National Library of Peru is open:

Monday 8 am - 6 pm
Tuesday 8 am - 6 pm
Wednesday 8 am - 6 pm
Thursday 8 am - 6 pm
Friday 8 am - 6 pm
Saturday 8 am - 6 pm
Sunday closed

Which popular attractions are close to National Library of Peru?

Nearby attractions include Palacio de Torre Tagle, Lima (4 min walk), Museo del Banco Central de Reserva, Lima (5 min walk), Museo de la Inquisición, Lima (6 min walk), Bolsa de Valores de Lima, Lima (6 min walk).

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

The nearest stations to National Library of Peru:

Bus

Ucayali • Lines: 404, 405, 409 (2 min walk)
Cusco • Lines: 404, 405, 409 (3 min walk)

Train

Los Desamparados (11 min walk)

Metro

Estación Miguel Grau • Lines: L1 (28 min walk)
Estacion Gamarra • Lines: L1 (39 min walk)