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After hours of walking around Santiago, it was nice to find a more peaceful place to just chill. They have exhibits on the revolutionary history of Chile, photography, etc. There's a cafe, and I f course a huge area and floors for reading books, etc.
This is the oldest and one of the largest national libraries in Latin America built in August 1813. French neoclassical building with stained glass ceiling, marble staircases and columns.
During my visit, there was a section that was covered. I'm not sure if they're renovating that section of if that's just how it is.
It's a nice place to visit for free even if you don't like to read or go to libraries.