Torre de Rectoría, Administrative building in Ciudad Universitaria, Mexico.
The Torre de Rectoría rises 59 meters high with 16 floors, serving as the main administrative center of the National Autonomous University of Mexico.
The construction of Torre de Rectoría, completed in 1952, marked a significant period of modernization for Mexican higher education facilities in Ciudad Universitaria.
The tower incorporates murals by David Alfaro Siqueiros, including 'The New University Symbol' and 'The Dates in Mexican History or the Right to Culture'.
The building houses the rector's office and administrative services of UNAM, with two elevators providing access to its multiple floors.
In 2007, UNESCO designated the Torre de Rectoría as part of the World Heritage Site recognition for Ciudad Universitaria's architectural ensemble.
Location: Coyoacán
Architects: Mario Pani
Creator: Mario Pani, Enrique del Moral, Salvador Ortega Flores
Part of: Ciudad Universitaria
GPS coordinates: 19.33195,-99.18823
Latest update: May 17, 2025 10:37
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