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Palacio de Bellas Artes : Mexico City

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

Sightseeing in Puebla

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 Nacional de Arte (National Art Museum) : Mexico City

Museo Nacional de Arte (National Art Museum) This museum is located opposite to the Palacio de Mineria, near the main post office. It was built in 1904 and designed by Italian Architect, Silvio Contri, as the Palacio de Comunicaciones. The building has a magnificent staircase made by the Florentine firm Pignone. It houses and great collection of Mexican paintings, drawings, sculptures and ceramics, during the 16th century to 1950. It has the largest number of paintings (more than 100) by Jose Maria Velasco in Mexico City.

Museo Antiguo Palacio del Arzobispado: Mexico City

Museo Antiguo Palacio del Arzobispado: Mexico City

Museo Antiguo Palacio de Medicina: Mexico City

Museo Antiguo Palacio de Medicina: Mexico City

Museo Antiguo Palacio de Iturbide: Mexico City

Museo Antiguo Palacio de Iturbide: Mexico City

Biblioteca Beatriz Hernandez: Guadalajara

Biblioteca Beatriz Hernandez: Guadalajara We are in process of collecting information about this attractions....

State Public Library (La Biblioteca Publica del Estado): Guadalajara

State Public Library (La Biblioteca Publica del Estado): Guadalajara We are in process of collecting information about this sight....

Alameda Central [Historic District] : Mexico City

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

Biblioteca Universitaria: Monterrey

Biblioteca Universitaria: Monterrey This historic library features an art gallery displaying the work of local artists and students. This library is part of the Universidad Autónoma de Nuevo León. In its facilities, besides finding an ample variety of books, magazines and documents, every day pictures and sculptures of local artists are exhibited. Sometimes you can also admire photography and architecture exhibits. The objective of this space, besides bringing culture and art to young people, is to provide a space to showcase works of art by students. The adress is Avenida Alfonso Reyes, 4000 | Ciudad Universitaria, Monterrey 64410, Mexico Tel: 52-8-3294090