Biblioteca Nacional, Caracas

Name: Biblioteca Nacional
Address: Av. Panteon, Caracas, Venezuela
Telephone: 58 2 922420

#78 among attractions in Caracas

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The Biblioteca Nacional de Venezuela, located in Caracas, is the legal deposit and copyright for Venezuela. It was established on July 13, 1833. ()

Local name: Biblioteca Nacional de Venezuela Established: 1833 (191 years ago)Coordinates: 10°30'43"N, 66°54'44"W

Address

Av. PanteonAltagraciaCaracas Venezuela

Contact

58 2 922420

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Biblioteca Nacional open?

Biblioteca Nacional is open:

Monday 8:30 am - 7 pm
Tuesday 8:30 am - 7 pm
Wednesday 8:30 am - 7 pm
Thursday 8:30 am - 7 pm
Friday 8:30 am - 7 pm
Saturday closed
Sunday closed

Which popular attractions are close to Biblioteca Nacional?

Nearby attractions include National Archives of Venezuela, Caracas (3 min walk), Panteón Nacional, Caracas (3 min walk), Casa de estudios Histórico Lorenzo Mendoza, Caracas (7 min walk), Casa de Estudio, Caracas (7 min walk).

How to get to Biblioteca Nacional by public transport?

The nearest stations to Biblioteca Nacional:

Bus

Panteón • Lines: Bcc (8 min walk)
Socorro • Lines: Bcc (9 min walk)

Metro

La Hoyada • Lines: L1 (16 min walk)
El Silencio • Lines: L2 (16 min walk)