Central Library UNAM, University library in Ciudad Universitaria, Mexico City, Mexico.
The Central Library UNAM spans 16,000 square meters with ten floors dedicated to document storage and a public ground floor for study areas.
The Central Library UNAM opened in 1956 after relocating from its previous location in Mexico City center where it operated for five decades.
The exterior walls display large murals by Juan O'Gorman depicting Mexico's history through colored tiles representing pre-Hispanic, colonial, and modern periods.
The library collection contains over 1.4 million volumes, including books, journals, newspapers, multimedia materials, and digital resources accessible to students and faculty.
The reading room features thin tecali stone slabs that filter natural light while protecting the extensive collection of documents from direct sunlight.
Location: Mexico City
Part of: Ciudad Universitaria
Address: University City, Coyoacán, 04510 Mexico City, CDMX, Mexico 04510 Mexico City
Website: https://bibliotecacentral.unam.mx
GPS coordinates: 19.33348,-99.18710
Latest update: May 27, 2025 07:07
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