Mexico City: Architecture
Places and attractions in the Architecture category
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- Museum
- Shopping
- Art museum
- History museum
- Specialty museum
- Church
- Park
- Baroque architecture
- Shopping centre
- Modern art museum
- Historical place
- Hispanic colonial architecture
- Market
- Art gallery
- Sacred and religious sites
- Architecture
- Monuments and statues
- Sport
- Sport venue
- Amusement park
- Concerts and shows
- Amusement
- Neighbourhood
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- Area
- Amusement ride
- Flea market
- Archaeological museum
- Entertainment
- Library
- Arenas and stadiums
- Science museum
- Theater
- Art Nouveau architecture
- Palace
- Square
- Archaeological site
- Theme park
- Concert hall
- Dancing
- Natural attraction
- Nature
- Ruins
- Street
- Farmer's market
- Skyscraper
- Music venue
- Performing arts
- Unesco
- Cemetery
- Restaurant
- Football
Palacio Nacional
Palace with government offices Nestled in the heart of Mexico City, the Palacio Nacional stands as a testament to the nation's rich history and cultural heritage. This grandiose building, located on the east side of the Zócalo, the city's main square, has been a key witness to the unfolding of...
Mexico City Metropolitan Cathedral
Grand cathedral with a storied past The Mexico City Metropolitan Cathedral stands as a monumental emblem of faith in the heart of Mexico City, Mexico. This magnificent church, the largest cathedral in the Americas, is a blend of architectural styles, predominantly Baroque and Neo-Classical, reflecting...
Casa de los Azulejos
Palace known for its tile facade Nestled in the bustling heart of Mexico City, Casa de los Azulejos, or the "House of Tiles," stands as a dazzling testament to the blend of European and Mexican artistic traditions. This 18th-century baroque palace is adorned with the blue and white tiles that give it...
Reforma 222
Reforma 222 is a contemporary icon nestled in the heart of Mexico City, serving as a bustling shopping centre and a modern architectural marvel. Situated on the famous Paseo de la Reforma, this urban complex is a blend of retail, office, and residential spaces, all...
Tenayuca
Tenayuca, picturesquely situated within the bustling city of Mexico, is a fascinating stop for lovers of pre-Columbian history and culture. Although not as well-known as other Aztec landmarks, Tenayuca offers a unique insight into the ancient civilizations that shaped...
Academia de San Carlos
The Academy of San Carlos is located at 22 Academia Street in just northeast of the main plaza of Mexico City. It was the first major art academy and the first art museum in the Americas. It was founded in 1781 as the School of Engraving and moved to the Academia Street location about 10 years later.
Palacio de Correos de Mexico
Post office with dramatic architecture The Palacio de Correos de México also known as the "Correo Mayor" is located in the historic center of Mexico City, on the Eje Central near the Palacio de Bellas Artes. It was built in 1907, when the Post Office here became a separate government entity.
Palacio de Minería
The Palace of Mining, also Palace of Mines, is a building in Mexico City, Mexico, considered to be a fine example of Neoclassical architecture in the Americas. It was designed and built between 1797 and 1813 by Valencian Spanish sculptor and architect Manuel Tolsá.
La Enseñanza Church
La Enseñanza Church is located on 104 Donceles Street in the historic center of Mexico City. The Mexican Churrigueresque style of this church, especially that of its altarpieces, is upheld as the pinnacle of the Baroque period in Mexico, as this style soon gave way to the Neoclassic shortly after this church was built.
El Carmen complex
El Carmen is a former convent converted to museum in San Ángel, a southern suburb of Mexico City. The convent was founded on 29 June 1615 by the Discalced Carmelites in the area of the Aztec village of Tenanitla, which was later renamed San Ángel.
Old Customs Buildings
The Old Customs Building is located on the east side of Santo Domingo Plaza between Republica de Venezuela and Luis Gonzalez Obregon Streets just to the north of the main plaza of Mexico City.
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