Viana do Castelo Municipal Library
Viana do Castelo Municipal Library is located along the right bank of the river Lima. It integrates the plan designed by Fernando Távora for the city’s waterfront.
Authority and authority type
Município de Viana do CasteloTitle of library in local language
Biblioteca Municipal de Viana do CasteloYear of completion
2007Address
Alameda 5 de Outubro
4900-049 Viana do Castelo
Tel. +351 258840010
Fax +351 258840019
E-mail biblioteca@cm-viana-castelo.pt
Size of library:
3130m²
Category of library
Public LibraryMore info on the building
http://il.youtube.com/watch?v=920aHc4Xpv…Interior design
Design by Álvaro Siza VieiraOverall Cost
€ 4.500.000Detailed description
It is a two storey square shaped building, formed by an elevated volume of 45x45 meters, including a void of 20x20 meters, prolonged eastward on the first floor by a L shaped volume.
The library headquarters, the library events area and the bar are on the first floor and the reading rooms are on the second floor.
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