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The Castilian and Leonese Institute of Language joins the commemoration of International Book Day, celebrated on Thursday, April 23, by opening its headquarters, the Palacio de la Isla in Burgos, from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. and from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. The Institute is promoting "An Island of Books," an open house event designed to give the public a closer look at the century-old building in the city of Burgos that houses the Institute and to showcase its work in researching the origins of Spanish and promoting the literature of the region. A free guided tour is scheduled for 12:00 p.m., with prior reservation required.

International Book Day is a commemoration celebrated worldwide every April 23rd since 1988 with the aim of promoting reading, the publishing industry, and the protection of intellectual property through copyright. It is an international celebration promoted by UNESCO and celebrated in more than 100 countries.

With this initiative, the Castilian-Leonese Institute of Language aims to showcase its work on research into the origins of the Spanish language and the promotion of the literature of the region, and to bring to light the history of one of the most emblematic buildings in the capital of Burgos, declared a Site of Cultural Interest (BIC) in 1942.

Guided tours : 12:00 pm. Reservations: phone 947 256090

Event website : https://www.ilcyl.com/

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From 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. and from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.

Address and map location

  • Postal address Fundación Instituto Castellano y Leonés de la Lengua. Palacio de la Isla - Paseo de la Isla, 1. municipality of Burgos . NaN. Burgos