Biblioteca Ánxel Casal

Biblioteca Ánxel Casal is a library in Santiago de Compostela, A Coruña, Galicia which is located on Avenida de Xoán XXIII. Biblioteca Ánxel Casal is situated nearby to the fountain Fonte da Costa Vella, as well as near the city gate Porta da Pena.

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Opening hours:
Monday—Friday: 8:30 AM—9:00 PM
Saturday: 10:00 AM—2:00 PM
Type: Library
Description: cultural property in Santiago de Compostela, Spain
Also known as: “Biblioteca Publica de Santiago Ánxel Casal”
Address: Avenida de Xoán XXIII, 15704

Places of Interest Nearby

Highlights include Plaza del Obradoiro and Faculty of Medicine.

Plaza del Obradoiro

Square

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The Praza do Obradoiro is main square of the Santiago de Compostela old town, although not placed at the real centre. It lies to the West of the main façade of the Santiago de Compostela Cathedral, and thus the Pórtico da Gloria must be crossed to get into the building from the square. Plaza del Obradoiro is situated 390 metres south of Biblioteca Ánxel Casal.

Faculty of Medicine

University

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Faculty of Medicine is an university, which is situated 230 metres southwest of Biblioteca Ánxel Casal.

Centro Galego de Arte Contemporánea

Museum

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The Centro Galego de Arte Contemporánea, CGAC is an arts centre based in Santiago de Compostela that aims to promote culture in Galicia through exhibition, enjoyment and knowledge of the trends and currents of contemporary artistic creation. Centro Galego de Arte Contemporánea is situated 370 metres east of Biblioteca Ánxel Casal.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include City of Culture of Galicia and O Monte Gaiás.

City of Culture of Galicia

Neighborhood

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The City of Culture of Galicia is a complex of cultural buildings in Santiago de Compostela, Galicia, Spain, designed by a group of architects led by Peter Eisenman.