Library Acadêmico Luiz Viana Filho, Special library at Federal Senate complex in Brasília, Brazil
Library Academico Luiz Viana Filho is a special library within the Federal Senate complex in Brasilia, housing more than 500,000 books alongside periodicals and legislative documents. The collection supports the work of senators and serves researchers from the public.
The library was founded in 1826 and began in Rio de Janeiro's Conde dos Arcos Palace before being relocated to Brasilia. The move to the new capital made it a central resource for Brazil's legislative research.
The library holds approximately 72,000 newspaper copies and millions of press clippings that document Brazil's social and political evolution through news media. These archives allow visitors to trace the country's history through contemporary sources.
The facility is housed in the Senate's Annex II building and operates on weekdays, offering research services for legislators and public visitors. Plan your visit on these days to access the collections and specialist services.
The library's name honors Luís Viana Filho, Senate president in 1979, when its facilities were expanded and improved. The renaming recognized his role in modernizing the space, which had been known simply as the Senate Library since its founding in 1826.
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