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Oval Assembly Room
A Romantic oval-shaped hall and one of the building's architectural highlights, seating nearly 300 and used for the library's quarterly programme of talks and presentations.
Main Staircase
A grand central staircase built in Angoulême stone, crowned by a spectacular original stained glass window featuring decorative elements linked to the history of the Sociedad El Sitio.
Achúcarro Stained Glass Window
Designed by Severino de Achúcarro and made in Antwerp, this window crowns the main staircase and comprises 25 glass panels forming a composition of considerable historical significance.
Frescoes by Echenagusía and Guinea
Exceptional frescoes by José Echenagusía and Anselmo Guinea adorning the oval assembly room's vaulted ceiling, depicting allegories of Bilbao, the arts and civic virtues.
- 1.Oval Assembly Room
- 2.Main Staircase
- 3.Achúcarro Stained Glass Window
- 4.Frescoes by Echenagusía and Guinea
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