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Things to do in Mexico, Mexico: The Best Government Buildings
With 26 UNESCO-declared world heritage sites, charming colonial towns and dozens of thrilling cities, there's plenty to explore in this country of 109 million. Outside the cities, stunning Pacific beaches, stark deserts, mangrove swamps and swimming holes provide all you need for a relaxing, romantic or adventurous vacation. Captivating, cosmopolitan and chaotic Mexico City and the 32 states offer an incredible abundance of experiences, from laid-back and leisurely to upbeat to adrenalin-charging.
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1. Palacio Municipal
2. Archivo Municipal - Museo de la Ciudad
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5.0 based on 3 reviews
Located at an old typical house that dates from the XVIII Century, which nowadays works as the Municipal Archives of Orizaba. It exhibits part of the historical and cultural heritage of the city.
3. 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.
4. Palacio de Gobierno del Estado de Jalisco
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4.5 based on 451 reviews
This 18th-century government building, which served as the headquarters of the Juarez administration in 1858, contains a number of the famous murals by Jose Clemente Orozco.
Reviewed By LAJFJ2 - Los Angeles, United States
When we were being taken on a tour of the city, we stopped in this building to see some murals. While going up a staircase a mural will meet you face to face. Was very powerful and moving. I recommend that you hire a local tour guide to introduce you to the beautiful murals of this city.
5. Ayuntamiento de San Cristobal de Las Casas
6. 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.
7. Palacio de Gobierno del Estado de Michoacan
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4.5 based on 75 reviews
Reviewed By kehoedds - Merida, Mexico
This traditional building with its murals that trace the history of Mexico is where the leaders of the Independence formed their friendships and planned their campaigns.
8. Palacio de Gobierno Casa de la Corregidora
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4.5 based on 164 reviews
Reviewed By isabelreyes2017 - Queretaro City, Mexico
We just went there and we had a short but good tour. What we love the most were the murals that had the principal character of important moments of Mexico's history such as the Independence, Revolution and the founding of Teotihuacan.
9. Palacio Municipal
10. Casa de las Leyendas Orizaba
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