Centro Cultural Casa Talavera, Mexico City

Name: Centro Cultural Casa Talavera
Address: Mexico City, Mexico

#78 among attractions in Mexico City

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Casa Talavera Cultural Center is located in the La Merced neighborhood of the historic center of Mexico City. The building dates back to either the 16th or early 17th century and was the home of the Marquis de Aguayo. In 1931, it was declared a national monument and in 2002, the space was converted to its present use, administered by the Universidad Autónoma de la Ciudad de México. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 19°25'42"N, 99°7'38"W

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Centro Cultural Casa Talavera – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Palacio Nacional, Mexico City Metropolitan Cathedral, Zócalo, La Merced Market.

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Which popular attractions are close to Centro Cultural Casa Talavera?

Nearby attractions include Convent of La Merced, Mexico City (3 min walk), La Merced, Mexico City (5 min walk), Cathedral of Our Lady of Valvanera, Mexico City (6 min walk), La Merced Market, Mexico City (7 min walk).

How to get to Centro Cultural Casa Talavera by public transport?

The nearest stations to Centro Cultural Casa Talavera:

Metro

Merced • Lines: 1 (6 min walk)
Pino Suárez • Lines: 1, 2 (11 min walk)

Train

Merced (6 min walk)
Isabel la Católica (18 min walk)

Bus

Teatro del Pueblo • Lines: 4 (16 min walk)
Mixcalco • Lines: 4 (16 min walk)