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Mexico City Historic Center - Downtown

The old city center or Historic Center of Mexico City, centered around the Plaza de la Constitución (zocalo), is an area clearly different from the rest of the city. Its colonial and European architecture and narrow cobbled streets set it apart from the rest of Mexico City. It has a huge amount of shops, street vendors and especially crowds. Without a doubt, this area is one of the most popular areas of Mexico City. You must know: The original foundation of Mexico City was built on the ruins of Tenochtitlan, the capital of the Aztec empire established around 1325 and destroyed by the Spaniards in 1521. The center of Mexico City has a large number of ancient buildings dating back to 16th century Because of its importance, it was included in the list of UNESCO world heritage sites in 1987. Featured Buildings: Constitution Square (The Zocalo). The Zocalo is one of the largest squares in the world. It is flanked by the Metropolitan Cathedral and the National Palace to the east, as well as other historic buildings. Metropolitan Cathedral. The largest cathedral in the American continent. Designed by Claudio de Arcinieaga, construction began in 1573 and lasted more than 300 years. Be sure to check the side chapels where parishioners leave offerings for the various saints. National Palace National Palace. The palace in its current form began to be built in 1693 and served as the Viceroy Palace of New Spain until the Mexican War of Independence, when it became the executive headquarters of the President. Templo Mayor The site of the main Aztec temple of Tenochtitlan, was destroyed by the Spanish conquerors in 1521, who then erected the Cathedral quickly on it. Monte de Piedad National This building, which was completed in 1758, was built on the grounds of the house of the Aztec emperor Moctezuma and later the residence of the Spanish conqueror Hernán Cortés. The building was acquired in 1838 by the National Monte de Piedad, a pawnshop established in 1775 that still works today. Latin American Tower Construction began in 1948 and was completed in 1956. This was the first skyscraper in Mexico, with 44 floors and 182 meters. There is an observatory on the 42nd floor. Palacio de Bellas Artes Designed by Italian architect Adamo Boari. Its construction began in 1905, however, due to the Revolutionary War, it was not completed until 1934. Home of the famous Folkloric Ballet of Mexico, which regularly presents shows on Wednesdays and Sundays. The show is highly recommended, with traditional dance styles from all over Mexico. Manuel Tolsa Square In this beautiful square you can find the Palace of Mining, the National Museum of Art and the statue of the Spanish king Carlos IV, also known as "The Little Horse". Palace of Mining Formerly the Mining College, this building dating from 1792 has an old library and a chapel. It serves as the venue for the Annual Book Fair of Mexico City. Iturbide Palace One of the oldest buildings in the city, built at the end of the 16th century, was the home of the local nobility and then the residence of Mexican Emperor Agustín de Iturbide. The building belongs today to the Cultural Trust of the National Bank of Mexico. Postal Palace One of the most beautiful buildings in the country and considered a National Heritage Building. Built in 1906, this European-style building houses the main post office. Most of the materials used to build it were brought from Italy. House of tiles This department store and restaurant is located in the former residence of the Counts of the Orizaba Valley. At the end of the 19th century it became the Sanborns store, founded by the Sanborn brothers, American immigrants in Mexico City. Santo Domingo Square The second largest square in the Historic Center after the Zocalo. It is surrounded by several important buildings such as the Palace of the Inquisition, the convent of Santo Domingo and the old Customs. Old Palace of the Inquisition, It was the seat of the Holy Inquisition, the religious authority famous for torturing heretics. Today it houses the Museum of Mexican Medicine. Grand Hotel of Mexico City, Constitution Square (Zócalo). Also known as "Mercantile Center", this building built in 1899 was once a luxury shopping center. It was converted into a hotel in 1966. The lobby of this place appeared in the movie "Frida". Plaza of the Three Cultures. Named this way because in a city square you can see three different time periods of the development of Mexico City mixed: the grounds of the pre-Hispanic Aztec temple of Tlatelolco, the Spanish church of Santiago of the 16th century and a modern skyscraper of the 20th century , now home of the Tlatelolco University Cultural Center (CCUT) for UNAM. Nuestra presencia Digital: www.PlacesToVisitInMexico.com Redes Sociales:   / visitmexicoenglish