Palace of the Inquisition, Mexico City

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

#127 among attractions in Mexico City

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The Palace of the Inquisition stands on the corner of República de Brasil and República de Venezuela streets in Mexico City, Mexico. As neither side of the building faces Santo Domingo Plaza, the entrance is placed at a canted corner to face the plaza. Its long association with the Inquisition, which ended during the Mexican War of Independence, made it difficult to convert to other purposes. However, it eventually became the School of Medicine for the reconstructed National University. When UNAM moved to the Ciudad Universitaria in the 1950s, it retained ownership of this building, eventually converting the structure in what is today the Museum of Mexican Medicine. ()

Local name: Palacio de la Escuela de Medicina Completed: 1736 (288 years ago)Coordinates: 19°26'16"N, 99°8'0"W

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Cuauhtémoc (Centro)Mexico City Mexico

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Palace of the Inquisition open?

Palace of the Inquisition is open:

Monday closed
Tuesday 9 am - 6 pm
Wednesday 9 am - 6 pm
Thursday 9 am - 6 pm
Friday 9 am - 6 pm
Saturday 9 am - 6 pm
Sunday 9 am - 6 pm

Which popular attractions are close to Palace of the Inquisition?

Nearby attractions include Santo Domingo, Mexico City (2 min walk), Old Customs Buildings, Mexico City (2 min walk), Arena Coliseo, Mexico City (4 min walk), El Colegio Nacional, Mexico City (4 min walk).

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

The nearest stations to Palace of the Inquisition:

Bus

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

Metro

Allende • Lines: 2 (8 min walk)
Zócalo • Lines: 2 (11 min walk)

Train

Bellas Artes (13 min walk)
Isabel la Católica (22 min walk)