Biblioteca Pública Municipal Iván de Vargas, Municipal library branch in Centro district, Madrid, Spain
The building integrates granite, glass, and wood elements across four floors, creating a connection between traditional and modern architectural styles.
The library stands on the former site of a mansion belonging to the Vargas family, who were patrons of San Isidro Labrador in medieval Madrid.
The facility houses the Isaac Revah collection from Centro Sefarad, offering materials about Jewish culture, society, and literature to the public.
Visitors can access 132 reading spaces and 17 internet stations, with specialized equipment for visually impaired users across 2,884 square meters.
Two centuries-old magnolia trees and a medieval well with carved images of San Isidro remain preserved within the library grounds.
Location: Madrid
Inception: 2011
Part of: Bibliotecas Ayuntamiento de Madrid
Phone: +34918226100
Email: bpivandevargas@madrid.es
GPS coordinates: 40.41402,-3.70924
Latest update: March 6, 2025 08:27
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