The largest mural painting in the world is in Mexico

The National Autonomous University of Mexico (UNAM) is not your average university. The school, based in Mexico City, was founded in 1551 by King Philip II of Spain (then called the Royal Pontifical University of Mexico) and is the oldest university in North America. Today it is the largest university in Mexico with a strong focus on research and cultural impact. UNAM is not just for students. History-loving visitors to Mexico City will also enjoy visiting this prestigious school.

The main attraction for visitors is to see the campus of Chuo University, which was not built until the 1950s. The Central University campus is a work of art in itself thanks to its modern architecture, which feature huge blocks of buildings with sides adorned with murals by Diego Rivera, Diego Alfaro Siqueiros and other notable artists is. The images posted here feature architect Juan O´Gorman´s mural paintings adorning the University's Central Library. This work covers all four walls of the building, meshing seamlessly with the façade's windows. This is the largest mural in the world, composed of natural coloured stones, to be found only in Mexico.

All the murals (measuring 43,000 square feet) were made out of no less than 3 million pieces of coloured natural rocks. Thanks to its artistic flair and history, the campus is a UNESCO World Heritage Site of Humankind.