On the occasion of the Spanish presidency of the Council of the EU, the Spanish National Library (BNE) launched the exhibition History and identity: Europe in 12 maps. The exhibition is the result of a partnership between the cultural institution and the Coordination Office for the Spanish presidency of the Council of the EU, and offers a historical journey through key stages in the shaping of Europe and its representation in maps from different cultural and historical periods.
These maps, in facsimile, are currently on display at the Public Library in Floriana. The exhibition was opened by H.E. Josè Maria Muriel, the Spanish Ambassador to Malta on 15th June. For the occasion Joseph Schirò, President of the Malta Map Society, was also invited to give a workshop on maps to school children after the official opening. The exhibition will be open until 13 July, 2024.
