Castles and fortresses in Mexico City surroundings

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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Chapultepec Castle

Chapultepec Castle (Castillo de Chapultepec) is a huge masterpiece of Mexican architecture. It stands at an altitude of 2325 meter …

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The Castle of Surrealism Park

Park "Castle of Surrealism" is an amusement park, which is one of the most mysterious places. It was designed by Edward James. The …

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Tour for 6 days from Mexico City to Oaxaca with a visit to Teotihuacan, Cholula, Puebla and Monte Alban, MexicoDay 1: Flying on a …

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One day excursion from Mexico City to Tepostlan, Cuernavaca and Tasco

Individual excursion from Mexico City for one day to Tepostlan, Cuernavaca and Tasco by carWant to get out of Mexico City for a da …

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Tour to the regions of Oaxaca and Puebla: cacti and Indians

Individual tour of the regions of Puebla and OaxacaDuring these three days in Central Mexico we will get acquainted with the most …

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