Casa de la Primera Imprenta de América, Mexico City

Name: Casa de la Primera Imprenta de América
Address: Calle Licendiado Primo Verdad 8, Mexico City, Mexico

#156 among attractions in Mexico City

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Casa de la Primera Imprenta de América, Mexico City

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The House of the First Printing Press in the Americas at the corner of Moneda and Licenciado Primo Verdad streets in Mexico City was the home of the first printing press/print shop in the New World. The printer Juan Pablos oversaw the printing of at least 35 books at this print shop between 1539, the date of the first book printed in the Americas, and his death in 1560. ()

Alternative names: Completed: 1524 (500 years ago)Coordinates: 19°26'1"N, 99°7'51"W

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Calle Licendiado Primo Verdad 8Cuauhtémoc (Centro)Mexico City Mexico

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Casa de la Primera Imprenta de América – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

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

~510 ftS
Palace with government offices
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~480 ftNW
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~690 ftW
Grand cathedral with a storied past
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~920 ftSW
Prominent plaza with frequent events
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~1070 ftSW
Square
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~210 ftW
Museum, Art museum, History museum
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~1090 ftSE
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~1860 ftW
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~1030 ftN
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~730 ftE
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~570 ftE
Church, Baroque architecture
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Casa de la Primera Imprenta de América?

Nearby attractions include Santa Teresa la Antigua, Mexico City (1 min walk), Museo de la Secretaría de Hacienda y Crédito Público, Mexico City (2 min walk), Palacio de la Autonomía, Mexico City (2 min walk), Museo Nacional de las Culturas, Mexico City (2 min walk).

How to get to Casa de la Primera Imprenta de América by public transport?

The nearest stations to Casa de la Primera Imprenta de América:

Metro

Zócalo • Lines: 2 (4 min walk)
Allende • Lines: 2 (11 min walk)

Bus

República de Argentina • Lines: 4 (7 min walk)
Teatro del Pueblo • Lines: 4 (8 min walk)

Train

Merced (17 min walk)
Bellas Artes (17 min walk)