An enjoyable journey for all the family through the social transformation in Medellín
Come more about the “Three Rocks of Knowledge” as the building is colloquially known, a space for cultural and artistic activities.
Visit this tourist attraction in Medellín that is made up of three giant “rocks” buried deep atop a high mountain in the Santo Domingo Savio neighborhood, located in the northeastern quarter of the city.
The Parque Biblioteca España is a symbol of the social and cultural transformation that the city of Medellín has undergone over the past few years. It was designed by renowned architect Giancarlo Mazzanti and in 2007, received the name “España” in homage to the country of Spain that donated funds for its construction.
The Biblioteca España draws the attention of visitors from all over the world.
Start your journey
The fun starts when you glide through the skies of the neighborhood over the houses of Santo Domingo while travelling in the Metrocable. The landscape below will slowly reveal the social transformation that has occurred in the neighborhood while you get a birds-eye view of the lifestyle of its inhabitants.
A few feet away from the Santo Domingo Metrocable Station is the España Library Park, which has an ideal sightseeing point of the city. Visitors won’t be able to resist taking pictures of this artistic masterpiece that is of unimaginable social and architectural value for the city.
Its impact is synonymous of the social intervention in the city.
Enjoyable spaces
This Library is considered one of the 15 most outstanding buildings in the world, according to the U.S. publication Matador Network.
This exciting space filled with knowledge is made up of reading rooms, a ludoteca (children’s educational games area) filled with games and engaging activities for young children, classrooms, art and cultural exhibit rooms, as well as many other exciting things that will make you not want to leave.
Horario de atención:
monday to saturday from 8:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. Sundays and holidays from 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Get to know about this Library, a space for cultural activities.
