Palacio de la Autonomía, Mexico City

Name: Palacio de la Autonomía
Address: Lic. Verdad 2, Mexico City, 06010, Mexico

#134 among attractions in Mexico City

Museum, Education, History museum

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The Palacio de la Autonomía is a museum and site where the Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México gained autonomy from direct government control in 1929. The building is from the late 19th century, and located on the corner of Licenciado de Verdad and Rep de Guatemala streets, north of Santa Teresa la Antigua and east of Templo Mayor. The site has a 500-year history, starting from part of lands granted by Hernán Cortés. The current building was constructed by the administration of President Porfirio Díaz, but it was ceded to the University in 1910. Since that time, the building has had a number of uses, including housing a dental school and a preparatory school. Today it houses the Museo de la Autonomía Universitaria. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 19°26'4"N, 99°7'50"W

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Lic. Verdad 2Cuauhtémoc (Centro)Mexico City 06010 Mexico

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Palacio de la Autonomía – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

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

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Which popular attractions are close to Palacio de la Autonomía?

Nearby attractions include Santa Teresa la Antigua, Mexico City (1 min walk), Casa de la Primera Imprenta de América, Mexico City (2 min walk), Templo Mayor, Mexico City (2 min walk), Museo de la Secretaría de Hacienda y Crédito Público, Mexico City (2 min walk).

How to get to Palacio de la Autonomía by public transport?

The nearest stations to Palacio de la Autonomía:

Metro

Zócalo • Lines: 2 (5 min walk)
Allende • Lines: 2 (11 min walk)

Bus

República de Argentina • Lines: 4 (6 min walk)
Teatro del Pueblo • Lines: 4 (7 min walk)

Train

Bellas Artes (18 min walk)
Merced (18 min walk)