Palacio de Bellas Artes
The Palacio de Bellas Artes ("Palace of Fine Arts") is an opera house in Mexico City. It was designed by the Italian architect Adamo Boari in 1901 but construction was not completed until 1934.
The building is famous for both its extravagant Art Nouveau exterior in imported Italian white marble as well as its murals by Diego Rivera, Rufino Tamayo, David Alfaro Siqueiros, and José Clemente Orozco
(Rivera’s “Man in Control of the Universe” (or “Man at the Crossroads") mural was originally painted for the Rockefeller Center in New York City but Rockefeller ordered it destroyed for being too radical. Rivera repainted it here in 1934.)
The theater is used for classical music, opera and dance, notably the Ballet Folklórico. Maria Callas sang in several productions at the Palacio early in her career, and recordings exist of several of her performances here.
The Palacio has two museums: the Museo del Palacio de Bellas Artes and the Museo de la Arquitectura. Metro Bellas Artes is located alongside.
Alameda Central [Historic District] : Mexico City
Alameda Central is a downtown oasis of greenery, fountains and statuary. The imposing Palacio de Bellas Artes, a performing arts venue and a must-see for its art-deco interior, is next to the park. In the part of the Centro Historico between Alameda Central and the Zocalo are several impressive buildings and museums, including the Palacio de Iturbide (an Italian baroque palace), Casa de Azulejos (the House of Tiles), the Correo Central (the lovely main post office), the Museo Nacional de Arte (a grand building with Mexican art exhibits) and Museo de Franz Mayer (religious
Mexico City (Spanish: Ciudad de México) is the federal capital of, and largest city in, Mexico. It geographically spans the north portion of the Distrito Federal ("D.F."), although the metropolitan area extends to the state of México to the north of the Federal District, and to the state of Hidalgo. According to government statistics Mexico City is the largest most populous conurbation in North America, and third in the world, after Tokyo, and Sao Paulo, with approximately 22.1 million people. Though its urban area is the third most populous in the world, what is officially known as Mexico City (under
Acuario Piso 38: Mexico City
Come and visit one of the highest aquariums in the world! Located in the 38th floor of the famous Torre Latinoamericana is where you will find salt and fresh water fish. And if you like excitement, you can check out the serpentarium that is also found here. Of course the view of the city from this height is also included in the visit. Admission is $22 for children and $25 for adults.
nearest train: Bellas Artes
open hours: 10am-8pm Daily
Address
Eje Central Lázaro Cárdenas y Francisco I. Madero
Colonia Centro
México D.F. MX, 06010
The Congreso del Estado in Calle 5 Pte 128, near the post office.
Biblioteca Palafoxiana, or the library of Bishop Palafox, in the Casa de la Cultura, 5 Ote 5, opposite the Cathedral.
Tribunal Superior de Justicia, built in 1762; you may go in the courtyard.
The Plaza y Mercado El Parian is between Avenida 2 y 4 Ote and Avenida 6 y 8 Norte.
Also worth seeing are the church and monastery of El Carmen, with its strange facade and beautiful tile work.
The Teatro Principal (1550), Avenida 8 Ote y Calle 6 Norte, is possibly the oldest in the Americas
Museo de las Artes de la Universidad de Guadalajara
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Museo de Periodismoy Artes Graficas : Guadalajara
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Museo de Artes y Industrias Populares: Mexico City
Casa de los Azulejos (House of Tiles)
This "house of the squares" is the colonial invaluable stone Mexiko-Citys most invaluable and popular points of meeting. Covered in the admirable squares blau-und-weissen, it completion date of the 1500s, when he lowers for the impulse of account that by Orizaba was established. Originally built as a palace for the Marques del Valle de Orizaba, the tiles (azulejos) on the façade date back to the 18th century, and are said to be mostly Chinese in origin. The interior is quite stunning: a Moorish patio and a mural by Orozco are just two of
Palacio Legislativo : Guadalajara
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Palacio de Gobierno: Guadalajara
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