Municipal Newspaper Library of Madrid, Periodical library in Madrid, Spain
This library holds millions of articles from newspapers, magazines, and publications spanning from the 18th century to today. The collection is organized in different formats, with digital archives complementing the physical holdings.
The archive was founded in 1916 as a specialized facility for collecting and preserving Spanish print media. It began its work in the Casa de la Carnicería building on Calle Conde Duque.
The collection shows Spanish life through publications covering politics, science, religion, entertainment, and sports from different eras. You can see how Spanish society changed over time by looking at these old newspapers and magazines.
Researchers and visitors can access digital archives online to search through newspapers and magazines. It is recommended to check beforehand which materials are available and how to use the resources.
The library runs a digitalization program focusing on publications from their beginnings through the mid-twentieth century. This makes historical documents easily accessible to people worldwide.
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