The best libraries to study in Barcelona, Madrid, Valencia and Bilbao

# The best libraries to study in Barcelona, Madrid, Valencia and Bilbao At Vanguard we understand that to feel happy in your flat, you need to feel happy in your city. That's why we make sure you know where to go to study and meet people. Although the concept of a library may not sound very exciting, it is a key place where a student spends most of his or her time. That's why in this blog we're going to give you a little tour of the best libraries in your city. ## Best libraries in Barcelona **Biblioteca García Márquez** This library stands out for its architecture. It has won the award for “Best Public Library in the World” and the “City of Barcelona Architecture Award”. _Location: Treball, 219_ **Biblioteca de Catalunya** If you are looking for a historic place to spend your time, the Biblioteca de Catalunya has almost 100 years of history and a collection of 3 million copies, 20,000 manuscripts and 500,000 letters. _Location: Hospital, 56_ **Biblioteca Francesca Bonnemaison** For history, the Francesca Bonnemaison Library. This was the first European library to allow access to women. _Location: C/ de Sant Pere Més Baix, 7._ **Biblioteca de Semillas** If you are bored of studying and you are passionate about agriculture, you can go to this “library”, where you can create your own vegetable garden. _Location: Elisa Moragas i Badia, 16-34, Sarrià-Sant Gervasi_ **Biblioteca Arús** For those who are passionate about research, this library is a “must go”. They have a collection dedicated to Freemasonry, the labor movement, anarchism, and the universe of Sherlock Holmes. _Location: Pg. de St. Joan, 26_ ## Find the best library in Bilbao **Biblioteca central de Bidebarrieta** Appreciated as a cultural treasure and located in the Old Town of Bilbao, this library combines its architectural splendor with all kinds of services, from the most traditional to the most modern. _Location: C. Bidebarrieta Kalea, 4_ **Begoñako Liburutegia Biblioteca** For a wide range of services, the Begoñako Liburutegia Library. Everything you can look for in a library can be found here. If you come, you won't lack anything. _Location: Calle Club Deportivoren, Zirko Amateurraren, 2._ **Biblioteca de San Francisco** This library is not located in the United States but in the San Francisco neighborhood of Bilbao. In addition to being in a very good area, the library provides ample space for study, a large catalog of books and a wide variety of cultural and artistic activities. _Location: Mariaren Bihotza Plaza, s/n_ **Biblioteca Foral de Bizkaia** Founded in 2007, it is the least veteran library we have talked about so far. It stands out for its more than interesting Researchers' Room and has a system of alerts for users called Dialnet. _Location: Diputazio Kalea, 7_ **Biblioteca Universitaria de Deusto** Another young library is the Deusto University Library, founded in 2009, which focuses on research and learning. Many university students use it to gather information for their projects. _Location: Ramón Rubial Kalea, 1_ ## The best libraries of Madrid **Escuelas Pías** To study and enjoy a relic that belongs to the UNED there is no better place than the library of the Escuela Pías. Although it reopened in 2021, the old hermitage, from which it was born, has existed since the early eighteenth century and will leave you impressed. _Location: Calle del Tribulete, 14_ **Biblioteca Eugenio Trías** If you are a person who loves to study while enjoying the views, this place is ideal for you. It is a library overlooking the Retiro Park, where it is impossible not to find inspiration. _Location: Paseo Fernán Núñez, 24 (junto a la Casa de Fieras de El Retiro)_ **Biblioteca Nacional de España** This library is not designed to study with your own material, but there is no lack of material. Here they keep copies of all the books that have been published in Spain. It is highly recommended for those who are passionate about reading. _Location: Paseo de Recoletos, 20-22 (Barrio de Salamanca)_ **Biblioteca del Instituto del Patrimonio Cultural de España** What stands out about the library of the Instituto del Patrimonio Cultural de España is its modern coliseum shape. It is a modern building in which studying is undoubtedly a pleasure. _Location: Calle Pintor el Greco, 4 (Ciudad Universitaria)_ **Biblioteca Pedro Salinas** The Pedro Salinas Library is probably the best place to study. It has 219 reading places and extended opening hours, which increase during exam periods. _Location: Glorieta de la Puerta de Toledo, 1 (Puerta de Toledo)_ ## Discover the best libraries in Valencia **Biblioteca Pública de Valencia - Pilar y Faus** Formerly a hospital, today it is one of the libraries with the most abundant lending network in Valencia. It has the added value of being able to delve into Valencian history thanks to the remains of the old hospital that still surround the library. _Location: Carrer de l’Hospital, 13._ **Biblioteca Valenciana - San Miguel de los Reyes** The Valencian Library - San Miguel de los Reyes stands out for its research and study facilities. _Location: Avinguda de la Constitució, 284._ **Biblioteca Constantí Llombart** Formula 1 fans are especially excited about this center. From its large window you can see the circuit that brought so much joy to Valencia. In addition, it is modern and very well suited to the needs of students. _Location: C/ del Dr. J.J. Dòmine, 16_ **Biblioteca de Ciències Socials “Greogori Maians”** The remarkable thing about this library is how they prioritize students above all else. When you are in exam time the library closes its doors so that university students can study in peace. Added to this is its beautiful interior design. _Location: Pl. Manuel Broseta I Pont. Campus Tarongers._ **Biblioteca del MuVIM** The last library we are going to talk about is one of the most peculiar. It is located in a museum and prioritizes research and dissemination with a clear focus on modern thought. _Location: C/ de Quevedo, 10._ If you are coming to study in Barcelona and you do not like to study at home, at Vanguard Student Housing we recommend you go to these libraries, because apart from being excellent places to study, they are also places where you meet a lot of people and make friends for life. For more information on where to go and where to have a good time in your city, follow our blog and stay connected with [Vanguard Student Housing](https://vanguard-student-housing.com/)