Bibliothèque nationale de France

The National Library of France (Bibliothèque nationale de France - BnF) is a huge cultural institution whose roots date back to the royal collections of Charles V in the 14th century and is today considered one of the largest and most prestigious libraries in the world. It has spread to various locations in Paris, especially the François-Mitterrand Estate in Tolbiac, which stands out with its modern architecture and is known for its "four open book" shaped towers, and the recently restored historical Richelieu Estate. As the legal deposit center in France, BnF collects every work published in the country; It houses a collection of more than 40 million items, including more than 15 million books and printed materials, as well as priceless manuscripts, maps, coins, medals, photographs and audiovisual documents. In addition to this physical treasure, it universalizes cultural heritage by managing Gallica, one of the most advanced digital libraries in the world, which makes millions of documents freely accessible over the internet.