Location: Monterrey
Nuevo Leon, Mexico
Country: Mexico
State: Nuevo León
Founded: September 20, 1596
Founded as: Ciudad Metropolitana de Nuestra Señora de Monterrey
Founded by: Diego de Montemayor
Named for: Gaspar de Zúñiga, 5th Count of Monterrey
Government• Mayor: Adrián de la Garza
( PRI)
Area• City: 969.70 km (374.40 sq mi)
• Metro: 5,346.80 km (2,064.41 sq mi)
Elevation: 540 m (1,770 ft)
Population (2015 )• City: 1,109,171
• Density: 2,532/km (6,560/sq mi)
• Metro: 4,704,929
• Metro density: 923/km (2,390/sq mi)
• Demonym: Regiomontano(a)
Regio(a)
Time zone: CST. (UTC−6)
• Summer (DST): CDT (UTC−5)
Website: (in Spanish) www.monterrey.gob.mx
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Things to do in Monterrey, Nuevo Leon: The Best Architectural Buildings
June 30, 2021 Timmy Ribble
Monterrey (Spanish pronunciation: [monteˈrei] ( listen)), is the capital and largest city of the northeastern state of Nuevo León, in Mexico. The city is anchor to the third-largest metropolitan area in Mexico and is the country's ninth-largest city. Monterrey serves as a commercial center of northern Mexico and is the base of many significant international corporations.
Restaurants in Monterrey
1. Casino de Monterrey
Zuazua y Jose Maria Morelos Zona Centro, Monterrey 64000 Mexico http://www.casinomonterrey.com.mx/
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This French neo-classical building served as an important meeting place and cultural center back when it was first built in 1866.
2. Antiguo Palacio Federal
3. Palacio Municipal
4. Tribunal Superior de Justicia
Calle Benito Juarez 107 Poniente, Centro, Monterrey 64780 Mexico +52 828 284 1480
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Sleek, multi-storied modern building housing the state's courts.
5. Obispado Tower
Calle Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla 204, Monterrey 64000 Mexico
