Library

The Casino de Madrid´s magificent Library dates from 1890; as well as that of the Senate, is inspired in the Neogothic style popular during the last years of the nineteenth century when the building was designed. Its construction was entrusted to the studios of Bernardo Asins who made the iron shelves and staircases to protect the room against possible fires.

Running along the length of the north, east and south walls are bookshelves as well as a balcony from which the upper shelves can be reached. This balcony is accessed by way of a spiral staircase tucked into the northeast corner of the Library.

Currently, the Casino´s Library has a collection of more than 40,000 volumes, predominantly works from the 19th and the beginning of the 20th century. The entire collection has been computer catalogued.

Additional information: biblioteca@casinodemadrid.es