One of the first places turistic around of the world is the Historic Center of Mexico city, it have patrimonium cultural of the humanity by multiplicity of places that contain important moments in history. The impressive archeological buildings who were identify and publishes in the light, combined with the extraordinary buildings that over five centuries which were forming at some point was named the "City of Palaces" make the small physical space But huge in history and culture, one of the most attractive tourist sites in the city.
The Zocalo or the City Plaza de la Constitution, one of the most important historical sites of Mexico has more undergone many changes throughout history, starting with being the birthplace and center of the Aztec Empire, to be the center of political and administrative our city and country. In the northern part of the square is the oldest Catholic Cathedral of the entire American continent, the Metropolitan Cathedral, the seat of the major powers of the Catholic church in the country. Among the Alameda Central and Latin American Tower is one of the most impressive buildings of Modern Mexico, Palacio de Bellas Artes.
The Zocalo or the City Plaza de la Constitution, one of the most important historical sites of Mexico has more undergone many changes throughout history, starting with being the birthplace and center of the Aztec Empire, to be the center of political and administrative our city and country. In the northern part of the square is the oldest Catholic Cathedral of the entire American continent, the Metropolitan Cathedral, the seat of the major powers of the Catholic church in the country. Among the Alameda Central and Latin American Tower is one of the most impressive buildings of Modern Mexico, Palacio de Bellas Artes.
The face was built of marble from various sources; numerous sculptures that ornamentation and columns are Carrara. At the beginning of the twentieth century began construction, the project was undertaken by Italian architect Adamo Boari, who designed a building that incorporated technological advances of the best theaters at the time.
Originally the building would last four years, but it was lengthening because of the subsidence of the land and the armed movement in 1910.
Towards 1915 was little that was done; Boari left the country in 1916 and over the next three decades were some small-scale work until restart construction in 1932, under the direction of Mexican architect Federico Mariscal, who the fully completed in March 1934. Today, the Palace of Fine Arts is considered one of the most important and major theaters in the world. His role as a museum is also outstanding. It is a great architectural work that since its founding, has been the most important cultural center of the Republic.
Towards 1915 was little that was done; Boari left the country in 1916 and over the next three decades were some small-scale work until restart construction in 1932, under the direction of Mexican architect Federico Mariscal, who the fully completed in March 1934. Today, the Palace of Fine Arts is considered one of the most important and major theaters in the world. His role as a museum is also outstanding. It is a great architectural work that since its founding, has been the most important cultural center of the Republic.
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Hi Alex, good choise, Mexico DF is a beatiful place, I would like to visit that city and that country. I think that the mexican people are friendly and funny. We have to go there...
I like the architecture too, its very interesting all the constructions, from Aztecas buldings till contemporany architecture. I think that it is a good option for my master. I would see.
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Very interesting the city of Mexico, especially because there is called me the attention yuor historical center...
I had liked to know something of your gastronomy, folklor and customs.....
I expect some day to be able to visit this beautiful city...
If there is a place that I will visit it will be Mexico. I love Mexico city. It is the most populated city of the world. The things that are for see, the places that are for visit.
The Mexican food is very delicious I would like eat “tacos” or “tortas de jamón” and others things.
And don’t forget the famous people as Pedro Infante, Jorge Negrete, Cantinflas, Roberto Gomez Bolaños (El chavo), etc. They are famous by their music or acting.
The History is very interesting and excited.
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