Teatro de la Ciudad, Mexico City

Name: Teatro de la Ciudad
Address: Donceles 36, Mexico City, 06040, Mexico
Telephone: +52 5 5102942

#188 among attractions in Mexico City

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Facts and practical information

The Teatro de la Ciudad was built as the Teatro Esperanza Iris in 1918 and is now one of Mexico City’s public venues for cultural events. The theater is located in the historic center of Mexico City on Donceles Street 36. ()

Local name: Teatro de la Ciudad Esperanza Iris Coordinates: 19°26'12"N, 99°8'14"W

Address

Donceles 36Cuauhtémoc (Centro)Mexico City 06040 Mexico

Contact

+52 5 5102942

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Teatro de la Ciudad – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Palacio de Bellas Artes, Casa de los Azulejos, Palacio de Iturbide, Arena Coliseo.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Teatro de la Ciudad?

Nearby attractions include Library of the Congress of Mexico, Mexico City (3 min walk), Teatro Fru Fru, Mexico City (3 min walk), Garden of the Triple Alliance, Mexico City (4 min walk), Museo Nacional de Arte, Mexico City (4 min walk).

How to get to Teatro de la Ciudad by public transport?

The nearest stations to Teatro de la Ciudad:

Metro

Allende • Lines: 2 (3 min walk)
Bellas Artes • Lines: 2, 8 (6 min walk)

Bus

República de Chile • Lines: 4 (4 min walk)
Teatro Blanquita • Lines: 4 (5 min walk)

Train

Bellas Artes (6 min walk)
Hidalgo (17 min walk)