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Museo Antiguo Palacio de Iturbide: Mexico City

Museo Antiguo Palacio de Iturbide: Mexico City

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

Dzibilnocac : Campeche

Dzibilnocac Twenty kilometres northeast of Dzibalche'n at Iturbide, this site is one of the largest in Chenes territory. Only three temples have been excavated here (many pyramidal mounds in the forest and roadside milpas); the first two are in a bad state of preservation, but the third is worth the visit: a unique narrow edifice with rounded corners and remains of a stucco facade, primitive reliefs and another grim mask of Chac on the top level. Much of the stonework from the extensive site is used by local farmers for huts and fences, keep an eye out in the vegetation for

Palacio Nacional (The National Palace) : Mexico City

Palacio Nacional The Palacio Nacional that we see today dates back to 1693, although a floor was added in the 1920s. Inside there is a wonderful collection of murals by Diego Rivera. Diego Rivera's sweeping, epic murals on the second floor of the main courtyard exert a mesmeric pull. For more than 16 years (1929-45), Rivera and his assistants mounted scaffolds day and night, perfecting techniques adapted from Renaissance Italian fresco painting. The most famous one is the "Epic of the Mexican People in their Struggle for Freedom and Independence", where two thousand years of history are condensed into the

National Palace (Palacio Nacional) : Mexico City

National Palace (Palacio Nacional) : Mexico City

Palacio de Minería (The Palace of Mining) : Mexico City

Palacio de Minería Built in the 1800s, This extraordinary palace of learning, part boarding school and part Mines Tribunal (regulatory body for the country's mining industry), was constructed between 1797 and 1813. Under the care of UNAM's Engineering Faculty, this beautiful colonial Palace of Mining is located in the historical center of Mexico City. It has three floors, and houses the International Book Expo ("Feria Internacional del Libro" or "FIL") and the International Day of Computing Security Congress ("DISC"), among regular events. It also has a permanent exhibition of historical books, mostly topological and naturalist works of 19th century Mexican

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

Morelia: State of Michoacán

Morelia is the capital of the state of Michoacán in Mexico. The city is located at 19° 40′ 00″ N 101° 11′ 00″ W. In 2003 the estimated population was 568,700 people. It is a UN designated World Heritage Site and houses many beautiful colonial buildings and churches. Downtown Morelia is an festival for the eyes in the evenings. It is wonderfully clean and has many attractions for tourists. The main interest for tourists is the Catedral de Morelia. Also interesting is the Casa del Arte where you can find a large variety of "Arte Michoacán". The city is surrounded by road

Antiguo Palacio Federal: Monterrey

Antiguo Palacio Federal: Monterrey Built later than the Government Palace, this functioned as the headquarters of the Federal Executive power. This construction dates back to 1928, and thanks to its original style of straight lines, intense white color, and abundant large windows, it contrasts strongly with the pink stone of the Explanada de los Heroes and with the modern constructions around it. It is also known as the Edificio de Correos (Post Office Building). It was the object of important refurbishment in 1963 and today it looks practically the same as when it was built. Open Hours: 9am-5pm Mon-Fri Address: Zaragoza y 5 de

Córdoba: State of Veracruz

Córdoba (founded in 1617) is a city in Veracruz, central Mexico. It was named after Diego Fernández de Córdoba. It is the focal point for the local sugar milling and coffee processing industries. Additionally Córdoba is an important place for marketing and refining tropical fruits. In August 1821, the Mexican revolutionary Agustín de Iturbide and the Spanish viceroy Juan de O'Donojú signed the Treaty of Córdoba here, ratifying the Plan de Iguala and confirming Mexico's independence. In 1973 the city was severely damaged by an earthquake. With a population of 130,695 (1990), Córdoba is also one of the top tourist spots in the