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Rising from the ruins of the Aztec capital, Tenochtitlan, Mexico City offers a unique collision of contemporary city life and historic preservation. World-class museums, restaurants and parks rub shoulders with the remains of several cultures. The nightlife, the shopping and the history make it a must-see regardless of your travel style.
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1. National Palace (Palacio Nacional)
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4.5 based on 3,308 reviews
This historic building was once occupied by Hernán Cortés, the Spanish explorer who conquered the Aztecs, and includes a famous panoramic mural of Mexican history by Diego Rivera.
Reviewed By k7vidya - London, United Kingdom
The National Palace building covers the one side of Zocala. Entry to this amazing Spanish Colonial building is free, but you must hand in a photo ID when you enter and get it back on your way out. Just make sure they are originals, not photo copies. The National Palace houses some of Diego Revera's murals. The one by the big staircase was my favorite. There are other exhibitions about Mexican history and culture along with a museum dedicated to Benito Juarez, the father of Mexico - showing the history of Mexico and his living area along with beautiful ground around the building. Again it's a shame that most of the information was in Spanish not in English.
2. Supreme Court of Justice
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4.5 based on 22 reviews
This building, the seat of the Mexican Supreme Court, has impressive justice-related murals within its confines.
Reviewed By Greg-Seattle
I visited the Supreme Court at the suggestion of a local resident, who rightly guessed I would appreciate the several murals within the building. Access is limited, so be sure to bring your passport or picture ID to gain access. Visitor IDs are held and traded for a visitor badge which is returned at the end of a self guided tour. There are free audio guides available for use. You may want to ask for assistance in setting the device up for your specific language preference. While all of the murals are intriguing and well done, the Rafael Cauduro mural entitled “A Clamor for Justice” is stunning. There is no other word that will do it justice. The person who suggested I visit the court and see the mural would not give me any details, saying I needed to experience the piece itself. The mural extends through three floors of a stairwell. The artist’s use of perspective is amazing, as is his very frank depiction of justice - or lack of justice - at the hands of a sometimes brutal and repressive government. The images are surreal, very moving, and disturbing. I can not imagine the United States government commissioning and displaying such a damning piece of artwork, even though the US prides itself in our first amendment rights. I also can’t think of a single piece of United States artwork that so bluntly confronts our past. I am impressed the Mexican government makes this artwork available. A visit to the court is located just off the Zocalo main square.
