Biblioteca de Campeche

Campeche


On the northern (seaward) side of Plaza Principal stands a replica of the old government center, now housing the modern Biblioteca de Campeche. The impressive porticoed building on the opposite side housed an earlier version of the city hall; it is now occupied by shops and restaurants.


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1. Museo El Palacio

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2. Plaza Principal

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3. Museo de la Arquitectura Maya

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4. Centro Cultural Casa Número 6

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6. Puerta del Mar

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7. Museo del Archivo General de Estado

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