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What to do and see in Mexico City, Mexico: The Best Architectural Buildings
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.
Restaurants in Mexico City
1. La Ensenanza
2. Capilla del Senor de la Humildad
3. National Palace (Palacio Nacional)
Overall Ratings
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. Gran Hotel Ciudad de Mexico
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 1,127 reviews
This hotel has an exquisitely ornate lobby.
Reviewed By fdesinclair2019 - San Miguel de Allende, Mexico
Classic, beautiful hotel brilliantly situated in the heart of Centro Historico. Tiffany glass skylight over a stunning lobby that dates from anther era.
5. Palacio de Mineria
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 104 reviews
This former 19th-century mining school is known for its striking architecture.
6. Edifice of the Secretaria de Educacion Publica
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 48 reviews
This government building is famous for its large collection of Diego Rivera murals.
Reviewed By mikebrownnz - Cardiff, United Kingdom
This is the most comprehensive collection of Rivera murals and it comes in a working government building only 3 short blocks behind the Cathedral/Zócalo...and it’s free! You must have id with you to leave at the entrance but it doesn’t have to be your passport (a driver’s license will do). It has three levels of balconies facing into two lovely courtyards choc full of Rivera paintings and murals. They date from 1928. There are at least three education buildings in Mexico City so make sure you go to the correct one on República de Brasil and you will be well rewarded. When I signed in, I was only the third visitor and when I signed out an hour later no one new had signed in behind me!
7. Metropolitan Cathedral (Catedral Metropolitana)
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 4,882 reviews
One of the largest churches in Latin America, this famous cathedral dominates the Zócalo.
Reviewed By k7vidya - London, United Kingdom
This cathedral was built on top of the foundation of the Aztec Temple, in 16th century by Spanish and one of the biggest of its kind. This impressive cathedral forms one side of the Zocalo, the Historic center of Mexico City, so you won’t miss it. It has a mix of architecture and a couple of different chapels for mass. During the mass, the main chapel will have the front portion sectioned off, so those wanting to attend can do so in peace. You can see how the various earthquakes have damaged the foundation of the building. Once inside (especially the chapel on the right) you can see how slanted the structure has become due to weak ground and major earthquakes in 1985 and then 2017. Slant of this building can be noticed from outside too.
8. Ex-Convento del Carmen
9. Jardin Centenario
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 32 reviews
This bucolic park is surrounded by a number of colonial buildings.
Reviewed By womanseyeview - Barrie, Canada
A delightful park with its iconic coyote fountain, surrounding markets and treed, oasis feel. There are lots of restaurants nearby but also a great street food section across the square. There are also two artisan's markets and additional ones on the weekend. There are many historic buildings, ancient cathedral and traditional streets in the surrounding neighbourhood. Its a very relaxing place to spend time, eat ice cream and watch families stroll by.
10. Sagrario Metropolitano
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 165 reviews
Located next to the Metropolitan Cathedral, this stone church is of equal architectural beauty and significance.
Reviewed By marye1231 - Olympia, United States
Really a beautiful cathedral in spite of its rolling floor. Between earthquakes and a sinking city, who knows how much longer this church will be here. The altars are amazing. Money was not a concern when they built this cathedral.
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