Almeida Garrett Municipal Library
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Almeida Garrett Library, named after a Portuguese 19th century writer, is Oporto's main library. Located in Oporto’s Cristal Palace Gardens, the building houses the library, an exhibitions gallery and an auditorium.
Title of library in local language:
Biblioteca Municipal Almeida Garrett
Year of completion:
2000
Address:
Rua de Entrequintas, 328
4050-239 PORTO
Tel. 22 608 1000
Fax. 22 608 1057
E-mail: bib.agarrett@cm-porto.pt
Size of library:
8400m²
Category of library:
Furniture supplier:
Culturalis e Bourgeaud (www.culturalis.pt) and Kristiania Scandinavian Design (www.kristiania.pt)
Overall Cost:
€ 4.608.400
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