Biblioteca Nacional, Santiago is The National Library, which is a national monument. It is one of the prominent landmarks in the city of Santiago. The building dates back from 1914 to 1927. The exterior and the architectural style of the building are remarkable. Due to its significance in the cultural and the literary circles, Biblioteca Nacional, Santiago is one of the top tourist attractions in Santiago.
Santiago is a city of fascinating sites and attractions such as the Bellavista, Satiago, venida Bernardo O'Higgins (the Alameda) and Cerro Santa Lucía. The city is the capital of Chile and there are numerous parks and gardens. A visit to the city also entails that you include a sightseeing trip to the Plaza De Armas, located right in the historical center of the city. Several attractions in the city can be seen at this center. It was once the ground for public events, for troop parades, religious processions and executions. It was restructured in 1999.
Tours to Santiago offer you the perfect opportunity to explore the historical background and the culture of the vibrant city. A trip to the famous landmarks and natural wonders let you know more about the place, its traditions and its architectural heritage. After sightseeing tours in Santiago to the splendid attractions such as the Avenida Libertador Berardo O'Higgins, Casa Lo Matta, Santiago, Bellavista, and The Teatro Municipal, you can take out some time to visit the National Library, Santiago.
The main facade, which faces Avenida Libertador Berardo O'Higgins, is done in the “beaux arts” French style of the end of the 19th century. The Junta de Gobierno which ruled Chile decided to found the first public library in the country during the mid 1800. After independence, Bernardo O'Higgins took the creation of a national library into his own hands. The construction of the building was finally completed in 1925.
The Biblioteca Nacional, Santiago has more than six million books and has one of the most complete volumes of books that can be found in Chile and Latin America. You can take guided trips to the National Library. Biblioteca Nacional, Santiago is worth a visit.
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