Biblioteca Narbal Fontes, Public library in Santana district, São Paulo, Brazil
Biblioteca Narbal Fontes is a public library in the northern zone of São Paulo holding around 31,000 items in its spaces. The building sits among gardens with benches, offering a comfortable environment for visitors.
The building was constructed in 1925 using Norman architectural style that reflected the vision of that era. It became a protected heritage site of São Paulo in 2018.
The collection centers on children's literature and reference materials that shape local reading habits. Visitors encounter magazines and educational resources that form part of the neighborhood's daily life.
The building sits among gardens and has multiple entry points for visitors with different needs. Visiting in the morning or early afternoon works well to explore the spaces comfortably.
The building preserves early-20th-century Norman architectural details that are uncommon elsewhere in Brazil. These features show clearly in the decorative elements and structural choices still visible today.
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