central university city campus
states: [mexico]
category: cultural
year: 2007
location: Mexico City
region: Latin America and the Caribbean
latitude/longitude: 19.3322222222, -99.1880555555
last visited: 2024
unesco id: 1250
world heritage site: 1250
The Central University City Campus of the National Autonomous University of Mexico (UNAM), a UNESCO World Heritage site, is a remarkable example of 20th-century modernist architecture and urban planning. Designed by prominent Mexican architects and artists, including Mario Pani and Diego Rivera, the campus integrates functional buildings with vibrant murals and sculptures, reflecting Mexico’s cultural identity. Constructed in the 1950s, it serves as a hub for education and research while showcasing innovative design harmonized with its natural surroundings.
