National Library of Spain facts for kids
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| Formed | 1712 |
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| Jurisdiction | Government of Spain |
| Website | http://www.bne.es/en/ |
The National Library of Spain (Spanish: Biblioteca Nacional de España) is the national library of Spain. It is located in Madrid. It is Spain's largest library. It is also one of the world's largest libraries. It was started by King Philip V of Spain in 1712.
Images for kids
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Stairs and main entrance with monuments to San Isidoro, Alonso Berruguete, Alfonso X el Sabio by José Alcoverro
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Statue of Hispania by Agustí Querol above the library
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A page from the manuscript of The Lay of the Cid
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Statue of Marcelino Menéndez y Pelayo in the lobby of the B.N.E.
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Building of the National Library of Spain in Alcalá de Henares
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See also
In Spanish: Biblioteca Nacional de España para niños
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