Biblioteca Nacional Mariano Moreno

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"Having spent time around Buenos Aires' cultural institutions, I admire the Mariano Moreno National Library as a site that blends culture, politics, and history in one institution." - Harrison Pierce Harrison Pierce Harrison Pierce is a freelance writer and digital nomad passionate about personal finance and travel. He is traveling full-time with the help of points and miles and enjoys connecting with people on the ground. His work has been published in Travel + Leisure, Condé Nast Traveler, USA Today Blueprint, Matador Network, and other publications.  Travel + Leisure Editorial Guidelines

"Biblioteca Nacional One of the more jarring building styles you’ll find in the city’s architectural mishmash is brutalism, and Argentina’s National Library is an iconic example of the movement. The imposing structure rises like a mammoth tree in the park that surrounds it, and its design seeks to suggest expansion: A root-like system of underground book depositories can be enlarged without changing the building’s intended aspect. When readers request titles, these come up through the building’s central trunk to a fifth-floor reading room, open to the public and featuring an unobstructed view of the Recoleta neighborhood and the river. Check the library’s website for information on talks, concerts, and events. By Travesías"

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"A hulking and architecturally notable national library located near the hotel, serving as an imposing cultural landmark in the neighborhood."