Panteón de San Fernando, Mexico City

Name: Panteón de San Fernando
Address: Calle San Fernando 17, Mexico City, 06300, Mexico
Telephone: +52 55 5518 4736

#107 among attractions in Mexico City

Museum, Historical place, Cemetery, History museum

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Facts and practical information

The San Fernando Pantheon is one of the oldest cemeteries in Mexico City that is preserved to this day. It is one of the most representative examples of 19th century funerary architecture and art in Mexico, and it functioned between 1832 and 1872. It is the final destination of the remains of several of the outstanding figures of 19th century Mexican history, and the most prominent are the remains of Presidents Benito Juárez, Miguel Miramón and General Ignacio Zaragoza, among many others. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 19°26'21"N, 99°8'53"W

Address

Calle San Fernando 17Cuauhtémoc (Guerrero)Mexico City 06300 Mexico

Contact

+52 55 5518 4736

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Panteón de San Fernando – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Palacio de Bellas Artes, Casa de los Azulejos, La Casa de Madero, Museo Franz Mayer.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Panteón de San Fernando open?

Panteón de San Fernando is open:

Monday closed
Tuesday 9 am - 5 pm
Wednesday 9 am - 5 pm
Thursday 9 am - 5 pm
Friday 9 am - 5 pm
Saturday 9 am - 5 pm
Sunday 9 am - 5 pm

Which popular attractions are close to Panteón de San Fernando?

Nearby attractions include Church of San Hipólito, Mexico City (4 min walk), Centro Cultural José Martí, Mexico City (5 min walk), Plaza de la Solidaridad, Mexico City (7 min walk), Museo Nacional de San Carlos, Mexico City (7 min walk).

How to get to Panteón de San Fernando by public transport?

The nearest stations to Panteón de San Fernando:

Metro

Hidalgo • Lines: 2, 3 (4 min walk)
Revolución • Lines: 2 (10 min walk)

Train

Hidalgo (4 min walk)
Revolución (10 min walk)

Bus

Hidalgo • Lines: 4, Metrobús Línea 7 Campo Marte - Indios Verdes, Metrobús Línea 7 Indios Verdes - Campo Marte (5 min walk)
Museo San Carlos • Lines: 4 (5 min walk)