Mediateka BBK de Azkuna Zentroa, Public library in Bilbao, Spain.
The Mediateka BBK de Azkuna Zentroa spans multiple floors with modern reading spaces, digital resources, and multimedia collections for public access.
The library opened in 2010 within the Azkuna Zentroa complex, following designs by architects Iñaki Abalos and Juan Herreros to create a contemporary learning environment.
The institution maintains collections in both Spanish and Basque languages, featuring dedicated sections for regional literature and local historical documents.
Visitors can access computer stations, study areas, and multimedia rooms through various membership options, with extended opening hours throughout the week.
The library integrates with the larger cultural center, allowing users to combine their research activities with attendance at exhibitions and performances.
Location: Bilbao
Inception: 2010
Phone: +34944014014
Email: amartin@azkunazentroa.eus
Website: https://azkunazentroa.eus/es/mediateka-bbk
GPS coordinates: 43.25975,-2.93703
Latest update: March 2, 2025 22:34
Bilbao combines contemporary art with Gothic architecture and offers visitors insight into Basque culture and history. The Guggenheim Museum draws art enthusiasts from around the world with its sculptural titanium facade, while the Fine Arts Museum houses a significant collection of classical and modern works. The Mercado de la Ribera, an Art Nouveau structure on the riverfront, is Europe's largest covered market and showcases the region's culinary traditions. The old quarter clusters around the Gothic Cathedral of St. James and Plaza Nueva, whose 19th-century arcades shelter bars and restaurants. Along the Nervión, historic bridges like Arenal Bridge and modern structures like Zubizuri Bridge connect both riverbanks. The Begoña Basilica sits above the city and provides views across the rooftops and hills. The Arriaga Theatre and Euskalduna Palace represent different architectural periods, while Azkuna Zentroa repurposes an early 20th-century wine warehouse as a cultural center. The Artxanda funicular railway enables panoramic views across the entire urban area and surrounding mountains.
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