Palace of the Viceroy, Mexico City

Name: Palace of the Viceroy
Address: Mexico City, Mexico

#126 among attractions in Mexico City

Palace, Baroque architecture, Colonial architecture

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The National Palace is the seat of the federal executive in Mexico. Since 2018 it has also served as the official residence for the President of Mexico. It is located on Mexico City's main square, the Plaza de la Constitución. This site has been a palace for the ruling class of Mexico since the Aztec Empire, and much of the current palace's building materials are from the original one that belonged to the 16th-century leader Moctezuma II. ()

Alternative names: Architectural style: BaroqueCoordinates: 19°25'57"N, 99°7'52"W

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Cuauhtémoc (Centro)Mexico City Mexico

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Palace of the Viceroy – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

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

~80 ftSW
Palace with government offices
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~880 ftN
Museum dedicated to the Aztecs
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~770 ftNW
Grand cathedral with a storied past
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~720 ftW
Prominent plaza with frequent events
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~670 ftSW
Square
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~1220 ftS
History museum housed in a former palace
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~490 ftN
Museum, Art museum, History museum
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~1020 ftE
Church, Neoclassical architecture
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~820 ftE
Museum, Art museum, Modern art museum
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~750 ftNE
Church, Baroque architecture
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~1140 ftN
Palace
Palace of the Marqués del Apartado, Mexico City
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Palace of the Viceroy?

Nearby attractions include Palacio Nacional, Mexico City (1 min walk), Museo Nacional de las Culturas, Mexico City (2 min walk), Casa de la Primera Imprenta de América, Mexico City (3 min walk), Museo de la Secretaría de Hacienda y Crédito Público, Mexico City (3 min walk).

How to get to Palace of the Viceroy by public transport?

The nearest stations to Palace of the Viceroy:

Metro

Zócalo • Lines: 2 (3 min walk)
Allende • Lines: 2 (11 min walk)

Bus

República de Argentina • Lines: 4 (9 min walk)
Teatro del Pueblo • Lines: 4 (10 min walk)

Train

Merced (16 min walk)
Isabel la Católica (16 min walk)