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The Biblioteca Palafoxiana in Puebla, Mexico, is the oldest public library in the Americas, as well as one of the most beautiful. In 1981, the Mexican government declared it a historic monument and in 2005, UNESCO added it to the Memory of the World list. A digital catalog of the library's collection was released in 2010. The former Colegio de San Juan is now home to Puebla's Casa de la Cultura cultural center, but the Biblioteca Palafoxiana remains in its original location on the second floor. It occupies a long vaulted hall with a splendid altarpiece from the mid 14th century gracing the far end. The altarpiece is covered with gold leaf, and the center is dominated by a painting of the Madonna of Trapani by Sicilian master Nino Pisano. The library has been recognized for its antiquity, originality and artistic value. In 1640, the Bishop of Puebla, Juan Palafox y Mendoza, donated 5,000 books from his private collection to the seminary of the Colegio de San Juan with the condition that the books be available to anyone who could read, and not just academics, thus creating the first public library of the Americas. In 1773, Bishop Francisco Fabian y Fuero commissioned bookshelves of finely carved cedar, ayacahuite pine, and coloyote wood to house the library's growing collection.
Bali Adawal
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The library is open Tuesday to Thursday from 10 am to 5 pm/Friday to Sunday from 10 am to 6 pm, the cost is $42 pesos, $21 pesos for children under 12 years old, students, teachers and INAPAM with ID and people with disabilities, Sunday and Tuesday is free admission. Palafox y Mendoza donated his personal library, consisting of five thousand volumes. In 1981, it was named a Historic Monument of Mexico for its beautifully decorated precinct, an emblem of the novo-Hispanic baroque style; and in 2005, it was included by UNESCO as part of the Memory of the World program for its bibliographic collection of antique books. Today, the Palafoxiana Library is a museum of books and continues its work as a universal library. But before they didn't pay for the library at all, so that was the part that I didn't like that now they pay to enter.
Andrea Gregor
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The Palafoxiana Library was founded in 1646 with the donation of 5,000 volumes, made by Bishop Juan de Palafox and Mendoza to the Tridentine Colleges. This was the first public library in America. In 1773, Bishop Francisco Fabián y Fuero ordered the construction of the first two levels of cedar shelving. In 1981 the Library ceased to be public and became a museum, although to date it continues to serve researchers from all over the world. In 2005, the Palafoxiana Library was registered by UNESCO as Memory of the World, a fact that makes it a universal treasure. The Palafoxiana Library is the only site on this continent that protects a collection of such nature, unique in its kind, preserving the concept and structure of a new Spanish library.
Fernanda Reyes L. Reyes
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LA BIBLIOTECA PALAFOXIANA es una biblioteca de la ciudad de Puebla fundado por el obispo Juan de Palafox y Mendoza en 1646.Esta ubicada en el centro de la ciudad de Puebla y es uno de los inmuebles culturales más importantes de Puebla. En 1981 la biblioteca dejo de ser publica y se convirtió en un museo, aunque hasta la fecha funciona para investigadores. En el 2005 la biblioteca fue registrada por la UNESCO como memoria del mundo lo cual lo hace más importante. La biblioteca Palafoxiana está ubicada en la Av 5 Oye Centro 7200 Puebla Pue De Martes a Domingo está abierto de 10:00 hasta las 18:00, y los lunes se encuentra cerrado yo recomiendo ir entre semana hay menos gente que el fin de semana. La entrada cuesta $40 y $20 los niños menores de 12 años,estudiantes, maestros y con INAPAN para mayores de edad. Es un lugar muy bonito lo recomiendo para la conocer y enfrente se encuentra la casa de la cultura dónde hay exposiciones y entre muchos más. It is a bibliographic site of the city of Puebla founded by Bishop Juan de Palafox y Mendoza in 1646. It is located in the historic center of the city of Puebla and is one of the most important cultural buildings in Puebla. In 1981 the library stopped being public and became a museum, although to date it works for researchers. In 2005 the library was registered by UNESCO as a memory of the world which makes it more important. The Palafoxiana library is located at Av 5 Oye Centro 7200 Puebla Pue Tuesday through Sunday is open from 10:00 to 18:00, and on Mondays it is closed I recommend going on weekdays there are fewer people than on the weekend. Admission is $ 40 and $ 20 for children under 12, students and teachers . It is a very nice place to recommend it to know and opposite is the house of culture where there are exhibitions and among many more.
VAEMMAU ZARAGOZA
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Situada en el centro histórico de Puebla, la Biblioteca Palafoxiana es un tesoro nacional y uno de los sitios más emblemáticos de la ciudad. Fundada en 1646 por el obispo Juan de Palafox y Mendoza, esta biblioteca es reconocida como la primera biblioteca pública de América y ha sido declarada Memoria del Mundo por la UNESCO. La Biblioteca Palafoxiana alberga una colección de más de 45,000 volúmenes, que incluyen incunables, manuscritos, y ediciones raras de los siglos XV al XX. Entre sus joyas literarias se encuentran libros de teología, filosofía, derecho, y literatura, reflejando el vasto conocimiento y la riqueza intelectual de distintas épocas. El edificio que acoge la Biblioteca Palafoxiana es un testimonio de la arquitectura barroca poblana. Sus estanterías de madera tallada y su imponente altar de libros crean un ambiente majestuoso que transporta a los visitantes a una era de esplendor cultural. Cada rincón de esta biblioteca emana historia, convirtiéndola en un lugar imprescindible para los amantes de la literatura y la historia. Además de su valor histórico y arquitectónico, la Biblioteca Palafoxiana es un centro activo de investigación y preservación del patrimonio bibliográfico. Sus cuidadosas restauraciones y su sistema de conservación aseguran que las generaciones futuras puedan seguir apreciando estas obras invaluables. Visitar la Biblioteca Palafoxiana es adentrarse en un mundo de conocimiento y cultura. Este espacio no solo es un santuario para los estudiosos, sino también una atracción turística que enriquece la experiencia de cualquiera que visite Puebla. Sin duda, es un lugar que no debe faltar en la agenda de quienes desean explorar el legado cultural de México.
Eduardo Islas
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Amazing and ancient library founded by a former bishop of Puebla, and extremely wealthy dude, Juan de Palafox. Today the stunning wooden library houses over 45,000 volumes and is a must visit for any book lover. Do not miss the included tour that goes into detail about the history of the library and the nature of it's collections. They also have a very cool "wheel of books" that allows a reader to read seven books simultaneously.
Shreesh Taskar
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Av 5 Ote 5, Centro histórico de Puebla, 72000 Heroica Puebla de Zaragoza, Pue., Mexico
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The Biblioteca Palafoxiana is a library in Puebla City's historic centre, in the Mexican state of Puebla. Founded in 1646, it is recognized by the UNESCO for being the first and oldest public library in the Americas, It has more than 45,000 books and manuscripts, ranging from the 15th to the 20th century.
attractions: Zócalo de Puebla, Catedral de Puebla, Museo Amparo, Capilla del Rosario, Templo de Santo Domingo, Alley of the frogs, Artist Quarter, Museo Regional De La Revolución Mexicana Casa De Los Hermanos Serdán, Puente de Bubas, Parque Analco 2, Plazuela de los Sapos, restaurants: Mural de los Poblanos, La Casa del Mendrugo, Saborcito Corazón, El Viejo Rosario, SuFrida, La Poblana del Carmen, LA BERENJENA CENTRO, Corazon de Brasil, Fonda de Santa Clara, Vittorio's

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