Heart of Empires
Walk through 700 years of history in one square kilometer — from Aztec temple ruins to colonial cathedrals to revolutionary murals in the heart of the world's largest Spanish-speaking city.
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Zócalo — Plaza de la Constitución
One of the world's largest public plazas and the political heart of Mexico for seven centuries, from Aztec emperors to modern presidents.
Templo Mayor
The sacred heart of the Aztec empire, accidentally rediscovered in 1978 and now one of the most important archaeological sites in the Americas.
Catedral Metropolitana
The largest cathedral in the Americas, built over 240 years on the sinking ruins of an Aztec temple, visibly tilting to this day.
Palacio Nacional
The seat of Mexican government since the Aztec era, now home to Diego Rivera's breathtaking murals depicting Mexico's entire history.
Calle Madero & Casa de los Azulejos
Mexico City's historic pedestrian boulevard lined with colonial palaces, leading to the stunning tile-covered Casa de los Azulejos.
Torre Latinoamericana
The 1950s skyscraper that defied earthquakes and proved Mexico City could build tall, even on a lakebed.
Palacio de Bellas Artes
Mexico's supreme cultural palace — an Art Nouveau exterior with Art Deco interior, housing masterwork murals by Rivera, Orozco, Siqueiros, and Tamayo.
Palacio Postal
Mexico City's Gilded Age post office — an extravagant blend of Art Nouveau, Plateresque, and Italian Renaissance that may be the most beautiful post office in the world.