Biblioteca Nacional de Uruguay, Montevideo

Name: Biblioteca Nacional de Uruguay
Address: Av. 18 de Julio 1790, Montevideo, 11200, Uruguay
Telephone: +598 2400 5385

#82 among attractions in Montevideo

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Facts and practical information

The Biblioteca Nacional de Uruguay is the National Library of Uruguay, located in Montevideo. It was created in 1815 and is the legal deposit and copyright library for Uruguay. It has been located in its current building since 1955. In 2006, it had more than 900,000 books, and 20,000 periodicals, audiovisual materials, maps, scores, engravings, watercolors, photographs and manuscripts. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 34°54'10"S, 56°10'39"W

Address

Av. 18 de Julio 1790Centro Comunal Zonal 2 (Cordón)Montevideo 11200 Uruguay

Contact

+598 2400 5385

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Biblioteca Nacional de Uruguay open?

Biblioteca Nacional de Uruguay is open:

Monday 9 am - 7 pm
Tuesday 9 am - 7 pm
Wednesday 9 am - 7 pm
Thursday 9 am - 7 pm
Friday 9 am - 7 pm
Saturday closed
Sunday closed

Which popular attractions are close to Biblioteca Nacional de Uruguay?

Nearby attractions include University of the Republic, Montevideo (2 min walk), Cordón, Montevideo (6 min walk), Iglesia del Cordón, Montevideo (9 min walk), Santa Clara, Montevideo (10 min walk).

How to get to Biblioteca Nacional de Uruguay by public transport?

The nearest stations to Biblioteca Nacional de Uruguay:

Bus

Terminal Tres Cruces (23 min walk)
Terminal Baltasar Brum (30 min walk)

Train

Nueva Terminal (30 min walk)