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]]>In addition to being a bookstore, Cafebrería El Péndulo is also a coffee shop, a restaurant, and a popular spot for live concerts, book nights, and literary courses. Its interior is decorated with dozens of plants, transforming this bookstore into a unique green oasis.
Often described as Mexico City’s mega-library, Biblioteca Vasconcelos is one of the most impressive libraries you’ll ever see. This enormous building covers 38,000 square meters, and transparent walls and intricate networks of balconies and paths transform book-browsing into a true adventure.
The central library of Mexico City’s university is one of those buildings you don’t even have to step into to be wowed. It’s best known for being covered with dramatic murals created by the Mexican artist Juan O’Gorman. If that isn’t enough to impress you, you’ll be blown away by hundreds of thousands of books it contains, covering many different disciplines.
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]]>It took three years and millions of dollars to complete this wonder of modern architecture, named after Mexican writer and philosopher José Vasconcelos. Architects Alberto Kalach was in charge of its design, and he set out to create one of the most advanced buildings in his home country.
This mega library has been attracting bookworms and architecture lovers alike since it first opened its doors in 2006. It features several sculptures that will take your breath away, including Gabriel Orozco’s Whale, which became one of the most recognizable symbols of this cultural institution over the years.
Biblioteca Vasconcelos comes with a total of six floors and it will take you days to explore them all. Transparent walls and intricate networks of balconies and paths at this enormous library will make you feel like you entered a labyrinth filled with thousands of books that are waiting just for you.
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]]>The post Most Magical Spots for Book Lovers Visiting Mexico City appeared first on Traveler Dreams.
]]>In addition to being a bookstore, Cafebrería El Péndulo is also a coffee shop, a restaurant, and a popular spot for live concerts, book nights, and literary courses. Its interior is decorated with dozens of plants, transforming this bookstore into a unique green oasis.
Often described as Mexico City’s mega-library, Biblioteca Vasconcelos is one of the most impressive libraries you’ll ever see. This enormous building covers 38,000 square meters, and transparent walls and intricate networks of balconies and paths transform book-browsing into a true adventure.
The central library of Mexico City’s university is one of those buildings you don’t even have to step into to be wowed. It’s best known for being covered with dramatic murals created by the Mexican artist Juan O’Gorman. If that isn’t enough to impress you, you’ll be blown away by hundreds of thousands of books it contains, covering many different disciplines.
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]]>The post Fall in Love with Books in Mexico City’s Mega Library appeared first on Traveler Dreams.
]]>It took three years and millions of dollars to complete this wonder of modern architecture, named after Mexican writer and philosopher José Vasconcelos. Architects Alberto Kalach was in charge of its design, and he set out to create one of the most advanced buildings in his home country.
This mega library has been attracting bookworms and architecture lovers alike since it first opened its doors in 2006. It features several sculptures that will take your breath away, including Gabriel Orozco’s Whale, which became one of the most recognizable symbols of this cultural institution over the years.
Biblioteca Vasconcelos comes with a total of six floors and it will take you days to explore them all. Transparent walls and intricate networks of balconies and paths at this enormous library will make you feel like you entered a labyrinth filled with thousands of books that are waiting just for you.
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