The Biblioteca Gabriel García Márquez is a building of wood and glass where reading becomes an experience shaped by space and light. From the outside its silhouette draws you in and once inside the building opens up around a large central courtyard that connects the different levels. There are themed corners, natural light and hammocks where you can settle into reading. Here, literature sits alongside architecture and design in a library designed for the future, with innovation at its core.
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Awarded the title of the world’s best library in 2023, the Biblioteca Gabriel García Márquez, designed by SUMA Arquitectura, is closely attuned to its surroundings and the local climate: the timber used on the exterior helps regulate temperature and evokes the warmth of traditional homes.
If you are looking for a special spot, it is worth heading to the top floor: the terrace opens onto great views over the neighbourhood.
Beyond its lending service, it includes a range of facilities such as radio studios, study rooms, spaces for cultural activities and immersive reading areas.
Specialising in Latin American literature, it also houses a dedicated comics space with a notable collection by Francisco Ibáñez.
