Centro Cultural de España en México, Mexico City

Name: Centro Cultural de España en México
Address: Pasaje cultural Guatemala 18-Donceles 97, Mexico City, 06010, Mexico
Telephone: 55211925

#116 among attractions in Mexico City

Museum, Modern art museum

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Centro Cultural de España en México, Mexico City

Facts and practical information

The Centro Cultural de España is located at 18 Guatemala Street in the historic center of Mexico City. In the late 1990s, this old mansion just behind the Cathedral was in ruins when the Mexico City government ceded it to the Spanish government. When restoration work was finished, the new Centro Cultural de España was inaugurated by the king of Spain with the President of Mexico in 2002. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 19°26'7"N, 99°7'58"W

Address

Pasaje cultural Guatemala 18-Donceles 97Cuauhtémoc (Centro)Mexico City 06010 Mexico

Contact

55211925

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Mexico City

Day trips

Centro Cultural de España en México – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Palacio Nacional, Templo Mayor, Mexico City Metropolitan Cathedral, Zócalo.

~1220 ftSE
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~550 ftS
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~1030 ftS
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~920 ftNE
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~310 ftE
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~1230 ftSE
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~1220 ftSE
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Centro Cultural de España en México open?

Centro Cultural de España en México is open:

Monday closed
Tuesday 11 am - 9 pm
Wednesday 11 am - 9 pm
Thursday 11 am - 9 pm
Friday 11 am - 9 pm
Saturday 10 am - 9 pm
Sunday 10 am - 4 pm

Which popular attractions are close to Centro Cultural de España en México?

Nearby attractions include Museo de la Caricatura, Mexico City (1 min walk), Museo Archivo de la Fotografía, Mexico City (2 min walk), Palace of the Marqués del Apartado, Mexico City (2 min walk), Fountain to Bartolomé de las Casas, Mexico City (2 min walk).

How to get to Centro Cultural de España en México by public transport?

The nearest stations to Centro Cultural de España en México:

Bus

República de Argentina • Lines: 4 (5 min walk)
Teatro del Pueblo • Lines: 4 (10 min walk)

Metro

Zócalo • Lines: 2 (6 min walk)
Allende • Lines: 2 (7 min walk)

Train

Bellas Artes (13 min walk)
Isabel la Católica (18 min walk)