National Library of Brazil
National Library of Brazil, National library in Centro, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
The National Library of Brazil occupies a neoclassical building at Cinelandia Square, holding over nine million items across eleven linear miles of shelves.
Following the 1755 Lisbon earthquake, the Portuguese royal family transported their library collection to Brazil in 1808, establishing this institution in 1810.
This institution preserves Brazilian literary heritage through an extensive collection of books, manuscripts, photographs, maps, and music pieces from different periods.
Located at Rio Branco Avenue 219, the library opens Monday through Friday from 9 AM to 7 PM and Saturdays from 10:30 AM to 3 PM.
The Teresa Cristina Maria collection contains 21,742 photographs from the nineteenth century, recognized by UNESCO for its documentation of Brazilian society.
Location: Rio de Janeiro
Location: Centro
Inception: 1810
Address: Avenida Rio Branco, 219, Centro, Rio de Janeiro 24040-008
Phone: +552130953879
Email: visiguia@bn.br
Website: https://gov.br/bn/pt-br
GPS coordinates: -22.90972,-43.17550
Latest update: May 26, 2025 21:19
Brazilian architectural heritage reflects centuries of history, from colonial fortifications to contemporary structures. In São Paulo, the Flag Monument pays tribute to colonial expeditions, while in Belém, the Peace Theater recalls the prosperity of the rubber era. In Curitiba, the Oscar Niemeyer Museum showcases modern Brazilian architecture, and in Rio de Janeiro, the National Library holds over 9 million works in a neoclassical building. This collection brings together diverse sites that tell the story of the country’s development: military fortresses like São José de Macapá from the 18th century, cultural institutions like the Museum of Tomorrow focused on environmental issues, and managed natural spaces such as the Curitiba Botanical Garden. These sites offer an exploration of Brazil's history, architecture, and culture.
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