The Banco de España Historical Archive has an extensive collection of documents related to the activities it has undertaken since it was founded as the Banco Nacional de San Carlos.
It was officially opened for researchers in 1982 and it offers a reading room with a seating capacity for 5 people.
It is located in the Banco de España building in Alcalá 48, in Madrid.
Collections
There is a wide variety of documents held in safekeeping, which bear witness to aspects of Banco de España activities and our economic and financial history.
Access to the collections
To gain access to the collection, you must request an appointment by this contact form
. You should clearly specify the nature and purpose of your research, as well as the start and end dates of the reference documents you wish to consult. You must also present:
- DNI or passport if you are not a Spanish national.
Norms for consulting documents in the Research Room
As a repository of Banco de España's documentary heritage, the Historical Archive is responsible for protecting and safeguarding its document holdings. For this reason, when entering the Historical Archive reading room, the following rules must be respected:
(115 KB)Historical Archive publications
For the purpose of driving the improvement of knowledge and the spreading of documentary and numismatic heritage of Banco de España, the Historical Archive prepares specialized publications and studies and organizes exhibitions.
You may Access the digital content of the Historical Archive via the Institutional Repository of Banco de España.
