Biblioteca Palafoxiana
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. In 2005, it was listed on UNESCO's Memory of the World Register.
Basic Information
- Category: library
- Website: https://palafoxiana.com/biblioteca/
Documented Facts
- Founded: 1646 (No linked source recorded for this statement.)
Evidence and Sources
- Biblioteca Palafoxiana — Official Site (official)
- Biblioteca Palafoxiana on instagram (social)
- Biblioteca Palafoxiana on facebook (social)
- Biblioteca Palafoxiana — Wikipedia (reference)
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- Recorded profile date: 2026-04-21
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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. In 2005, it was listed on UNESCO's Memory of the World Register.
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