The Vasconcelos Library
The Vasconcelos Library, also known as the Megalibrary, is one of the most impressive buildings in Mexico. A multi-story structure of steel, concrete, and glass with an area of 38,000 m², surrounded by greenery and water, is located in Mexico City. In the center of the main hall, a real skeleton of a gray whale is suspended, and the library's collection contains more than 600,000 books. The total cost of construction, including modifications and temporary closure, was $120 million.