Guidebook for Mexico City
Arts & Culture
Built in 1948, the House and Studio of architect Luis Barragán in the suburbs of Mexico City represents an outstanding example of the architect’s creative work in the post-Second World War period.
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Museo Casa Luis Barragan
12 Gral. Francisco RamírezBuilt in 1948, the House and Studio of architect Luis Barragán in the suburbs of Mexico City represents an outstanding example of the architect’s creative work in the post-Second World War period.
In an old building which like a phoenix resurged from history’s grip, the Estacion Indianilla opens its doors as a space of alternative cultural vanguard, in a superbly located area full of tradition.
Cultural Centre Indianilla Station
111 Calle Doctor Claudio BernardIn an old building which like a phoenix resurged from history’s grip, the Estacion Indianilla opens its doors as a space of alternative cultural vanguard, in a superbly located area full of tradition.
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The ensemble of buildings, sports facilities and open spaces of the Central University City Campus of the Universidad Nacional Autónoma (UNAM), was built from 1949 to 1952 by more than 60 architects.
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UNAM Central Library
S/N Cto. InteriorThe ensemble of buildings, sports facilities and open spaces of the Central University City Campus of the Universidad Nacional Autónoma (UNAM), was built from 1949 to 1952 by more than 60 architects.
Built in 16th century by the Spanish on the ruins of Tenochtitlan, the old Aztec capital, Historic Centre of Mexico City is now one of the world's largest. It has five Aztec temple, and the cathedral.
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Zócalo
S/N P.za de la ConstituciónBuilt in 16th century by the Spanish on the ruins of Tenochtitlan, the old Aztec capital, Historic Centre of Mexico City is now one of the world's largest. It has five Aztec temple, and the cathedral.
Xochimilco lies 28 km south of Mexico City. With its network of canals and artificial islands, it testifies to the efforts of the Aztec people. Structures have been preserved in an exceptional manner.
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Сочимилько
1a. Cerrada de EmbarcaderoXochimilco lies 28 km south of Mexico City. With its network of canals and artificial islands, it testifies to the efforts of the Aztec people. Structures have been preserved in an exceptional manner.
Tacubaya is an area located approximately 7 kms southwest of Mexico City's Historical Centre; its northern limits are San Miguel Chapultepec and Condesa neighbourhood, to the east there's Escandón.
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Tacubaya
Tacubaya is an area located approximately 7 kms southwest of Mexico City's Historical Centre; its northern limits are San Miguel Chapultepec and Condesa neighbourhood, to the east there's Escandón.
The legendary La Bola House has a long and interesting history, not only because of the long list of characters to whom it once belonged, but also because it’s located in what used to be old Tacubaya.
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Музей дома Бола
136 Av. Parque LiraThe legendary La Bola House has a long and interesting history, not only because of the long list of characters to whom it once belonged, but also because it’s located in what used to be old Tacubaya.
Presiding over an important crossroads, the Ermita Building, and its particular architecture, has become one of the most emblematic constructions in the city and one of its most famous corners.
Edificio Ermita
23 Av. RevoluciónPresiding over an important crossroads, the Ermita Building, and its particular architecture, has become one of the most emblematic constructions in the city and one of its most famous corners.
The Isabel Building was commissioned by the Mier y Pesado Foundation in the late 1920's so as to obtain, through the renting out of appartments, some funding for the Foundation's charitable works.
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The Isabel Building was commissioned by the Mier y Pesado Foundation in the late 1920's so as to obtain, through the renting out of appartments, some funding for the Foundation's charitable works.
A place framed by exhuberant vegetation and a splendid past, the Lira Park is one of the most interesting public gardens in Mexico City.
Parque Lira
A place framed by exhuberant vegetation and a splendid past, the Lira Park is one of the most interesting public gardens in Mexico City.
Built from the same rocks on which it stands, the Diego Rivera Anahuacalli Museum, the name meaning “House of the Anahuac” or “House of the Valley of Mexico”, is a very important artistic centre.
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Diego Rivera Anahuacalli Museum
150 MuseoBuilt from the same rocks on which it stands, the Diego Rivera Anahuacalli Museum, the name meaning “House of the Anahuac” or “House of the Valley of Mexico”, is a very important artistic centre.
One of the most representative symbols of México City and the whole country, the Angel of Independence stands majestically in Paseo de la Reforma.
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Ангел независимости
Avenida Paseo de la ReformaOne of the most representative symbols of México City and the whole country, the Angel of Independence stands majestically in Paseo de la Reforma.
The Alameda Central is the oldest public park in Mexico City and one of the favourite places of relaxation for the inhabitants of the city.
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Аламеда Сентраль
s/n Avenida HidalgoThe Alameda Central is the oldest public park in Mexico City and one of the favourite places of relaxation for the inhabitants of the city.
With its main façade in pan-coupé (facing a corner), this building was originally a theatre, then used as Chamber of Deputies and now seat of the Legislative Assembly.
Legislative Assembly of the Federal District
With its main façade in pan-coupé (facing a corner), this building was originally a theatre, then used as Chamber of Deputies and now seat of the Legislative Assembly.
The Alvaro Obregon Avenue, one of the nicest in the Roma area, has been since its creation the main artery in this neighborhood.
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Avenida Álvaro Obregón
Avenida Álvaro ObregónThe Alvaro Obregon Avenue, one of the nicest in the Roma area, has been since its creation the main artery in this neighborhood.
The Casa de los Azulejos was declared a national monument on February 9th 1931. Free admition.
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Дом плитки
4 Av Francisco I. MaderoThe Casa de los Azulejos was declared a national monument on February 9th 1931. Free admition.
This bazaar is one of the most visited and most colourful in Mexico City, it offers its visitors a wide variety of items ranging from crafts to paintings all within the beautiful streets of San Ángel.
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Sitio 148 San Jacinto y Plaza Inn
This bazaar is one of the most visited and most colourful in Mexico City, it offers its visitors a wide variety of items ranging from crafts to paintings all within the beautiful streets of San Ángel.
The Bella Época Cultural Centre is located in the building previously occupied by the Lido Cinema, which was designed by Charles Lee in 1942.
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Bookstore Fondo de Cultura Economica
202 Av. TamaulipasThe Bella Época Cultural Centre is located in the building previously occupied by the Lido Cinema, which was designed by Charles Lee in 1942.
During the last decade, this avenue has become the shopping street par excellence in Mexico City due to its wide range of shops and boutiques of the most prestigious fashion brands in the world.
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Avenida Presidente Masaryk
During the last decade, this avenue has become the shopping street par excellence in Mexico City due to its wide range of shops and boutiques of the most prestigious fashion brands in the world.
Diego Rivera and Frida Kahlo’s House-Studio is one of the most important cultural landmarks in Mexico City, for being the place of residence and work of two of the most important plastic artists.
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Museo Estudio Diego Rivera y Frida Kahlo
s/n Diego RiveraDiego Rivera and Frida Kahlo’s House-Studio is one of the most important cultural landmarks in Mexico City, for being the place of residence and work of two of the most important plastic artists.
From its location at the top of Chapultepec Hill, the Castle is the eternal witness of Mexico’s history as it has watched armies, presidents and emperors, who have left a permanent mark on the nation.
Fundación Pro Museo Nacional de Historia
From its location at the top of Chapultepec Hill, the Castle is the eternal witness of Mexico’s history as it has watched armies, presidents and emperors, who have left a permanent mark on the nation.
Chimalistac represents the nexus between Coyoacán and San Angel, and is today, in contrast with the importance it’s had in some significant events in Mexican, a place of tranquility and peace.
Chimalistac
Chimalistac represents the nexus between Coyoacán and San Angel, and is today, in contrast with the importance it’s had in some significant events in Mexican, a place of tranquility and peace.
A witness of time in the middle of a roundabout in old Bucareli avenue, the Chinese Clock is a monument that has experienced, first-hand, some of the events that marked the history of this country.
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Китайские часы Букарели
96 BucareliA witness of time in the middle of a roundabout in old Bucareli avenue, the Chinese Clock is a monument that has experienced, first-hand, some of the events that marked the history of this country.
Ex-Convento de Churbusco still retains the markings that cannon fire inflicted on its walls in a mythical battle of the Mexican-American war; these walls stand proudly to this day. The entrance is 30$
Avenida del Convento
Avenida del ConventoEx-Convento de Churbusco still retains the markings that cannon fire inflicted on its walls in a mythical battle of the Mexican-American war; these walls stand proudly to this day. The entrance is 30$
Authentic material adaptation of the Manifest of Emotional Architecture from its own creator, Mathías Goeritz, Eco Museum has represented from its inauguration one of the paradigmatic space in Mexico.
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Museo Experimental el Eco
43 C. James SullivanAuthentic material adaptation of the Manifest of Emotional Architecture from its own creator, Mathías Goeritz, Eco Museum has represented from its inauguration one of the paradigmatic space in Mexico.
The library was recently concluded and it houses an initial heap of 500,000 volumes distributed in crystal shelves that hang from the five levels. This Library also possesses a botanical garden.
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Библиотека Васконселос
S/N Eje 1 Nte.The library was recently concluded and it houses an initial heap of 500,000 volumes distributed in crystal shelves that hang from the five levels. This Library also possesses a botanical garden.
Puedes obtener más información de este lugar en: http://www.ibiologia.unam.mx/jardin/
Jardín Botánico de la UNAM
Puedes obtener más información de este lugar en: http://www.ibiologia.unam.mx/jardin/
Metro: Zocalo
Open: Every day from 8:00 to 19:00 hrs.
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Кафедральный собор в Мехико
S/N P.za de la ConstituciónMetro: Zocalo
Open: Every day from 8:00 to 19:00 hrs.
Today, in the museum and the great open space which surrounds it (Plaza of the Republic), several cultural activities take place.
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Kinderboerderij de Naturij
s/n Pl. de la RepúblicaToday, in the museum and the great open space which surrounds it (Plaza of the Republic), several cultural activities take place.
A vibrant fusion of colours, textures, materials and expressivity, popular mexican art has a new palace in which to showcase its beauty to the world: the Museum of Popular Art of Mexico City.
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Музей народного искусства
11 RevillagigedoA vibrant fusion of colours, textures, materials and expressivity, popular mexican art has a new palace in which to showcase its beauty to the world: the Museum of Popular Art of Mexico City.
Considered one of the most important museums in the world, the National Anthropology and History Museum of Mexico City, possesses the largest collection of pre-Columbian art in the planet.
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Museo Nacional de Antropologia
s/n Av. Paseo de la ReformaConsidered one of the most important museums in the world, the National Anthropology and History Museum of Mexico City, possesses the largest collection of pre-Columbian art in the planet.
Like a city of art, in the midst of another great city, the CENART, constitutes one of the largest cultural complexes in Mexico City and one of the most important artistic centres in the world.
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Национальный центр искусств
79 Av. Río ChurubuscoLike a city of art, in the midst of another great city, the CENART, constitutes one of the largest cultural complexes in Mexico City and one of the most important artistic centres in the world.
The National Art Museum, houses a rich collection of Mexican art ranging from the 16th to the first half of the 20th Centuries. Opened Tuesday to Sunday from 10:30 to 17:30 hrs. Sundays free entrance.
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Художественный музей Museo Nacional De Arte (MUNAL)
8 Calle de TacubaThe National Art Museum, houses a rich collection of Mexican art ranging from the 16th to the first half of the 20th Centuries. Opened Tuesday to Sunday from 10:30 to 17:30 hrs. Sundays free entrance.
This museum presents several temporary exhibitions with collections belonging to some of the best art museums specialized in painting. For more information: http://www.mnsancarlos.inba.gob.mx
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Национальный музей Сан-Карлос
50 Avenida México-TenochtitlánThis museum presents several temporary exhibitions with collections belonging to some of the best art museums specialized in painting. For more information: http://www.mnsancarlos.inba.gob.mx
First class financial and commercial district in Mexico City, the Zona Rosa (Pink Zone) is a place in which the tradition has always been modernity.
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Zona Rosa, Mexico City
First class financial and commercial district in Mexico City, the Zona Rosa (Pink Zone) is a place in which the tradition has always been modernity.
Golden jewel of the Historical Centre of Mexico City, the Post Office Palace is one the most brilliant examples of the eclectic architecture of the the first years of the XXth Century in the city.
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Паласио Postal
1 Calle de TacubaGolden jewel of the Historical Centre of Mexico City, the Post Office Palace is one the most brilliant examples of the eclectic architecture of the the first years of the XXth Century in the city.
Consequence of the association between Manuel Suárez and Siqueiros, one of the main Mexican artists of the 20th, this magnificent cultural building constitutes a master piece of the renowned muralist.
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Полифорум Сикейрос
701 Av. Insurgentes SurConsequence of the association between Manuel Suárez and Siqueiros, one of the main Mexican artists of the 20th, this magnificent cultural building constitutes a master piece of the renowned muralist.
A few art galleries are located around this park, which complement the activities that take place in Río de Janeiro Plaza, as a vital meeting place for the inhabitants and visitors of the Roma area.
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Plaza Río de Janeiro
A few art galleries are located around this park, which complement the activities that take place in Río de Janeiro Plaza, as a vital meeting place for the inhabitants and visitors of the Roma area.
Mexico Park, also known as San Martín Park, is one of the most famous and beautiful in Mexico City, place in which Art Deco style architecture and nature come together to create a wonderful scenery.
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The Local Way, Parque México
18 C. LaredoMexico Park, also known as San Martín Park, is one of the most famous and beautiful in Mexico City, place in which Art Deco style architecture and nature come together to create a wonderful scenery.
Maximum forum of art and culture in Mexico, the Palace of Fine Arts surprises with its ostentatious architecture: Art Nouveau of its exterior with the Art Deco of its interior. Subway: Bellas Artes.
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Bellas Artes station
Maximum forum of art and culture in Mexico, the Palace of Fine Arts surprises with its ostentatious architecture: Art Nouveau of its exterior with the Art Deco of its interior. Subway: Bellas Artes.
Shopping
To one side of The Ciudadela, on Balderas Avenue, there often is a popular crafts, books and antiques market where one can find some interesting objects at a reasonable price.
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Ciudadela Park
José María MorelosTo one side of The Ciudadela, on Balderas Avenue, there often is a popular crafts, books and antiques market where one can find some interesting objects at a reasonable price.