Biblioteca Municipal de Bidebarrieta, Municipal library in Casco Viejo, Bilbao, Spain.
The Biblioteca Municipal de Bidebarrieta is a library housed in an eclectic building located in the old quarter of Bilbao with multiple reading and study areas spread across different floors. The structure contains various collections and learning spaces designed to serve different needs.
The building was completed in 1890 and initially housed a cultural society before becoming a library. After major flood damage in the 1980s, it underwent extensive restoration work.
This place serves as a gathering point in the old quarter where locals and visitors spend time among the shelves and reading areas. It reflects how the city values open access to knowledge and community gathering spaces.
The site is easily accessible on foot in the old town and offers quiet areas for studying and research. There are seating areas and good lighting throughout the different rooms.
The building holds rare collections of local authors and regional history materials that make it a noteworthy place for exploring Basque literature. These holdings often surprise visitors with their depth and organization.
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