Temples and cathedrals in Mexico City

Q: What architectural styles are represented in historic buildings in Mexico City and who designed them?

The Basilica of the Virgin of Guadalupe, built in 1976 by Pedro Ramírez Vázquez, combines modernism with elements of colonial architecture. Luis Barragan’s UNESCO-listed studio house showcases his unique minimalist style with bright color accents. The National Museum of Anthropology, designed by Pedro Ramírez Vázquez in 1964, became a model of functionalism with monumental reliefs.

Q: Where to go to Mexico with children to be interesting and informative?

Chapultepec Park, the largest urban park in Latin America, includes a zoo with endemic views and Chapultepec Castle, the former residence of Emperor Maximilian. The Natural History Museum offers interactive displays on the dinosaurs and evolution of Mexico. The amusement park La Feria de Chapultepec with a Ferris wheel gives a panorama of the city.

Q: Where in Mexico to take the most atmospheric photos with local flavor?

The Sochimilco canals, preserved from the time of the Aztecs, with bright trachineers and floating markets, are a UNESCO site. Coyoacan, with cobbled streets and Frida Kahlo’s house-museum, captures the spirit of the colonial era. The Vasconcelos Library, designed by Alberto Kalach in 2006, impresses with futuristic interiors with hanging bookshelves.

Q: What little-known but impressive sights do most tourists miss?

The Dolores Olmedo Museum in the former acienda of the XVI century houses the largest collection of works by Diego Rivera and Frida Kahlo. The Pyramid of Quikuilco is the oldest circular structure of Mesoamerica, buried under lava about 2000 years ago. The Pueblito chapel in the style of Mexican baroque of the XVIII century is hidden in the residential area of Napoles.

Q: What legends and secrets are associated with the main historical monuments of Mexico City?

According to Aztec legend, Templo Mayor was the place where an eagle with a snake on a cactus indicated a place for Tenochtitlan. In the Cathedral is kept "Cristo de la Agua Santa" - the crucifix, according to legend, stopped the flood of 1629. The Palace of Cortez, built on the ruins of Montezuma Palace, allegedly has underground tunnels leading to the Aztec treasures.

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Cathedral

Mexico City Cathedral is the largest Roman Catholic cathedral in colonial America and the seat of the Archbishop of Mexico. The ca …

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Cathedral in Mexico City

The Cathedral of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin is one of the bright and unique monuments of colonial architecture. It inter …

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Monastery of San Bernardino de Siena

The Monastery of San Bernardino de Siena is one of the oldest Christian monasteries in South America. It was built by monks of the …

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Monastery of Santa Teresa la Antigua

The monastery of Santa Teresa la Antigua is a baroque building with Corinthian columns and a dome decorated with stained glass win …

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La Enseanza Church

The Church of La Enseanza is a neoclassical church that is part of the monastery of the same name. The official name of the church …

Temple of San Felipe Neri

The Temple of San Felipe Neri, commonly known as La Profesa, is a Roman Catholic parish church founded in the late sixteenth centu …

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San Bernardo Church

The Church of San Bernardo is part of the monastery of the same name, which was founded in 1636. The church is now open to visitor …

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Church of Santa Veracruz

The Church of Santa Veracruz is one of the oldest religious institutions in Mexico City. The temple was founded by the religious b …

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Santa Clara Monastery

Santa Clara Monastery is one of Mexico’s oldest female monasteries. It was built in 1661. Like all similar monasteries, Santa Clar …

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La Santisima Church

The Church of La Santisima is a temple built in the Baroque style in the XVIII century. The building consists of three naves - a w …

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Church of La Ensenanza

La Ensenanza Church is located in the historic district of Mexico City. It is one of the most attractive temples in Mexico City. O …

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Church of Regina Coelli

The Church de Regina Coelli is a Roman Catholic parish church built in the historic center of the city, at the intersection of Bol …

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