City: Centro Histórico
Top Things to do in Centro Histórico
Top 10 Sacred & Religious Sites in Centro Histórico, Mexico
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.
Restaurants in Mexico City
1. La Ensenanza
2. Metropolitan Cathedral (Catedral Metropolitana)
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4.5 based on 4,882 reviews
One of the largest churches in Latin America, this famous cathedral dominates the Zócalo.
Reviewed By k7vidya - London, United Kingdom
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.
3. Pinacoteca de la Profesa
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4.5 based on 62 reviews
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.
4. Iglesia de Santa Teresa la Antigua
5. Sagrario Metropolitano
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 165 reviews
Located next to the Metropolitan Cathedral, this stone church is of equal architectural beauty and significance.
Reviewed By marye1231 - Olympia, United States
Really a beautiful cathedral in spite of its rolling floor. Between earthquakes and a sinking city, who knows how much longer this church will be here. The altars are amazing. Money was not a concern when they built this cathedral.
6. Iglesia de Nuestra Senora de Loreto
7. Templo de Regina Coelli
8. Sinagoga Historica Justo Sierrra
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 33 reviews
Reviewed By 759elib - Sydney, Australia
Its like been dropped into a synagogue in Lithuania . The temple on the second level of the interior building, has double-height ceilings and a wraparound upper level that looks down on the congregation. Gold details, meticulously painted ceiling in rich hues of blue, green, and yellow, with ornate wood menorahs that are a centrepiece of this exquisite place of worship and architectural style
9. Estatua Ecuestre de Carlos IV
10. Iglesia de Balvanera
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