National Library of Peru, National library in San Borja district, Lima, Peru
The National Library of Peru holds over seven million items including books, manuscripts, newspapers, photographs, and multimedia resources across multiple floors.
Founded in 1821 by José de San Martín, the institution began with his personal collection and later moved to a modern facility on Javier Prado Avenue.
The library maintains collections of the first books printed in South America, periodicals from colonial times, and manuscripts from the republican period.
The facility operates Monday through Saturday from 8:30 AM to 8:00 PM, requiring visitors to obtain a reader card for access to materials.
During the War of the Pacific, the library's collection decreased from 56,000 works to 378 items due to Chilean forces taking materials.
Location: Lima
Inception: August 28, 1821
Architects: Michele Trefogli
Website: http://bnp.gob.pe
GPS coordinates: -12.05020,-77.02810
Latest update: May 27, 2025 09:55
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