Borda House, Mexico City

Name: Borda House
Address: Mexico City, Mexico

#204 among attractions in Mexico City

Museum, History museum

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The Borda House, located on 27, 29 and 33 Madero Street, and 26-28 Bolivar streets in the historic center of Mexico City, originally belonged to the Frenchman José de la Borda who was one of the richest men in New Spain in the 18th century. It stands out due to its notable architectural features such as the sculpted stone decorative details on the ground floor. The original building encompassed the entire city block. It had various inner courtyards, and Borda had an ironwork balcony built all the way around the building, supported by angles in the shape of rooster feet. This allowed one to walk all the way around the building on the outside. ()

Local name: Casa Borda Coordinates: 19°26'1"N, 99°8'18"W

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Cuauhtémoc (Centro)Mexico City Mexico

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Borda House – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Palacio de Bellas Artes, Casa de los Azulejos, Zócalo, La Casa de Madero.

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Which popular attractions are close to Borda House?

Nearby attractions include Museo del Calzado El Borceguí, Mexico City (1 min walk), Francisco I. Madero Avenue, Mexico City (2 min walk), Palacio de Iturbide, Mexico City (2 min walk), Templo Expiatorio Nacional de San Felipe de Jesús, Mexico City (3 min walk).

How to get to Borda House by public transport?

The nearest stations to Borda House:

Metro

Allende • Lines: 2 (5 min walk)
San Juan de Letrán • Lines: 8 (7 min walk)

Train

Bellas Artes (7 min walk)
Isabel la Católica (13 min walk)

Bus

Bellas Artes • Lines: 4 (8 min walk)
Teatro Blanquita • Lines: 4 (10 min walk)