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Palacio de Bibliotecas y Museos - National Library and Archeological Museum
In 1892, the Palacio de Bibliotecas y Museos building was finished. Home of the National Library and National Archeological Museum, this building welcomes you with a neoclassical-designed, elegant frontage.
The highlights of the National Library and Archeological Museum are the Guarrazar Crowns, the sundial and Livia s sculpture.
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The Archeological Museum, which has experienced the passing through of the prehistoric era until the 20 th century, was only relocated to this spot in 1895. The backend of the Palacio de Bibliotecas y Museos is the entrance of this museum. You can find artworks such as paintings, sculptures including the Lady of Elche, a stone form that is known to be more than 2000 years old.
The National Library includes millions of books, which is annually updated with at least 120,000 books. You can see sculptures of well-known historical and literary people along the path to the library. Although the labels are in Castilian, you can get a hold of catalogues that are in several languages of your choice.
The Palacio de Bibliotecas y Museos is open during Tuesdays to Fridays from 10 am up to 9 pm. Although every Sundays and Saturday afternoons the museum is free of charge, normal days require you to pay a reasonable admission price.
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