Biblioteca De México

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  • Address
    Plaza de la Ciudadela 4, Alemeda Central & Around
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  • Phone
    9172 4730
  • Transport
    underground rail: Balderas

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The formidable compound now known as 'The Citadel' started off as a tobacco factory in the late 18th century. Later it was converted to an armory and a political prison, but it is best known as the scene of the Decena Trágica (Tragic Ten Days), the coup that brought down the Madero government in 1913. Today it is home to the National Library, with holdings of over 260,000 volumes and a good periodicals collection. The central halls are given over to art exhibits.