Palace of the Count of Buenavista, Mexico City

Name: Palace of the Count of Buenavista
Address: Mexico City, Mexico

#96 among attractions in Mexico City

Palace, Neoclassical architecture

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The Palace of the Count of Buenavista is a Mexican historical building located in Cuauhtémoc, precisely at 50 Puente de Alvarado Street, in the Tabacalera neighborhood. It was built between the end of the 18th century and the beginning of the 19th century to serve as the future residence of the Count of Buenavista, who however never lived there. Since 1968 it houses the National Museum of San Carlos. It was declared a historical monument on March 28, 1932. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 19°26'17"N, 99°9'7"W

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Cuauhtémoc (Tabacalera)Mexico City Mexico

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

Nearby attractions include: Museo Franz Mayer, Plaza de la Solidaridad, Museo de Arte Popular, Ciudadela Market.

0.6 miE
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Church, Sacred and religious sites
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Museum, Art museum, Specialty museum
Museo Nacional de San Carlos, Mexico City
1 min walk • The Museo Nacional de San Carlos is a Mexican national art museum devoted to European art, located in the Cuauhtémoc borough in Mexico City. The museum is housed in the Palace of the Count of Buenavista, a neoclassical building at Puente de Alvarado No. 50, Colonia Tabacalera, Mexico City.
~1390 ftE
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Palace of the Count of Buenavista?

Nearby attractions include Museo Nacional de San Carlos, Mexico City (1 min walk), Colonia Tabacalera, Mexico City (6 min walk), Monumento a la Revolución, Mexico City (6 min walk), Panteón de San Fernando, Mexico City (7 min walk).

How to get to Palace of the Count of Buenavista by public transport?

The nearest stations to Palace of the Count of Buenavista:

Bus

Museo San Carlos • Lines: 4 (3 min walk)
Puente de Alvarado • Lines: 4 (3 min walk)

Metro

Revolución • Lines: 2 (4 min walk)
Hidalgo • Lines: 2, 3 (9 min walk)

Train

Revolución (4 min walk)
Hidalgo (9 min walk)