Biblioteca Palafoxiana

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Biblioteca Palafoxiana, located in Puebla, Mexico, is renowned as the first public library in the Americas, established in 1646 by Bishop Juan de Palafox y Mendoza. The library boasts an impressive collection of over 45,000 books and manuscripts, many of which date back to the 15th century. Housed in a beautiful Baroque-style building within the Casa de la Cultura, the library features stunning wooden shelves, intricate carvings, and a grandiose altarpiece.

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