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.
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This enormous cathedral was built in the 16th century by a group of Franciscan monks.
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The signature of this 16th-century convent is an abundance of stone carvings of flower petals.
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A 16th-century church known for its well-preserved artwork.
In 1934 this church was declared a National Monument. The interior far outshines the exterior and is one of the most beautiful and oldest Catholic Churches in Mexico. The ornate altar, gorgeous archways and ceiling frescos are magnificent to see. I rarely will pass up going into a church as they all have so much to offer in beauty. This one was built on top of Aztec ruins and there was a huge Aztec celebration going on outside with feathered dancers and music and blessings.
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One of the largest churches in Latin America, this famous cathedral dominates the Zócalo.
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.
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The art gallery at "La Profesa" opens in 1987 trying to share the wondefull collection of paintings (more tan 450) that have been in their custody since the XVII century. Every saturday at noon is open free of charge to the public and the director of the gallery guides the visit.
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