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Monoblock Building, University building in La Paz, Bolivia.

The Monoblock Building rises 57 meters high with 13 floors, featuring a central hall surrounded by classrooms and administrative offices.

Construction of this educational building started in 1937 on former military college grounds and remained the tallest structure in Bolivia from 1947 to 1967.

The building serves as the central structure of Universidad Mayor de San Andrés, hosting academic activities, library resources, and student gatherings throughout the year.

Located on Villazon Avenue, the building houses multiple lecture halls, administrative offices, and the central library of the Universidad Mayor de San Andrés.

The architecture combines art deco elements with design motifs from Tiwanaku culture, reflecting architect Emilio Villanueva's interpretation of Bolivian identity.

Inception: 1947

GPS coordinates: -16.50477,-68.12970

Latest update: March 3, 2025 23:41

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