Fountain to Bartolomé de las Casas, Mexico City

Name: Fountain to Bartolomé de las Casas
Address: Mexico City, Mexico

#172 among attractions in Mexico City

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The Fountain to Bartolomé de las Casas is installed since 1924 outside the Mexico City Metropolitan Cathedral, in Mexico. The statue of de las Casas was designed by José Fernández Urbina. ()

Coordinates: 19°26'5"N, 99°7'57"W

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Cuauhtémoc (Centro)Mexico City Mexico

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Fountain to Bartolomé de las Casas – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

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

~920 ftSE
Palace with government offices
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~420 ftE
Museum dedicated to the Aztecs
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~270 ftS
Grand cathedral with a storied past
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~760 ftS
Prominent plaza with frequent events
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~1210 ftS
Square
Plaza Tenochtitlán, Mexico City
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~500 ftSE
Museum, Art museum, History museum
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~660 ftW
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~1330 ftW
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~990 ftNE
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~1260 ftE
Church, Baroque architecture
Church of Santa Inés, Mexico City
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~380 ftNE
Palace
Palace of the Marqués del Apartado, Mexico City
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Fountain to Bartolomé de las Casas?

Nearby attractions include Museo Archivo de la Fotografía, Mexico City (2 min walk), Mexico City Metropolitan Cathedral, Mexico City (2 min walk), Centro Cultural de España en México, Mexico City (2 min walk), Museo de la Caricatura, Mexico City (2 min walk).

How to get to Fountain to Bartolomé de las Casas by public transport?

The nearest stations to Fountain to Bartolomé de las Casas:

Metro

Zócalo • Lines: 2 (5 min walk)
Allende • Lines: 2 (8 min walk)

Bus

República de Argentina • Lines: 4 (6 min walk)
Teatro del Pueblo • Lines: 4 (10 min walk)

Train

Bellas Artes (14 min walk)
Isabel la Católica (17 min walk)