Polanco & Bosque de Chapultepec
The collection here exhibits work by noteworthy 20th-century and contemporary Mexican artists, including canvases by Dr Atl, Rivera, Siqueiros, Orozco, Tamayo and O鈥橤orman, and Frida Kahlo鈥檚 Las dos Fridas, possibly her best-known painting. It also has good temporary expositions with a focus on Mexican artists.
Admission-free Sundays are very busy as families spill in from the Bosque de Chapultepec.
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This fabulous archaeological zone lies in a mountain-ringed offshoot of the Valle de M茅xico. Site of the huge Pir谩mides del Sol y de la Luna (Pyramids of鈥
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Immense murals by world-famous Mexican artists dominate the top floors of this splendid white-marble palace 鈥 a concert hall and arts center commissioned鈥
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As the seat of the federal branch of the Mexican government,聽the Palacio Nacional (National Palace) is home to the offices of the president of Mexico and鈥
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The Torre Latinoamericana was Latin America鈥檚 tallest building when constructed in 1956, and remains the dominant focal point of Centro Hist贸rico. It's an鈥
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Renowned Mexican artist Frida Kahlo was born in, and lived and died in, Casa Azul (Blue House), now a museum. Almost every visitor to Mexico City makes a鈥
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Before the Spaniards demolished it, the Aztec 'Great Temple' Teocalli of Tenochtitl谩n covered the site where the cathedral now stands, as well as the鈥
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The world鈥檚 third-largest pyramid 鈥 surpassed in size only by Egypt鈥檚 Cheops (which is also a tomb, unlike the temples here) and the pyramid of鈥
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Tepoztl谩n's main sight is this 10m-high pyramid perched atop a sheer cliff at the end of a very steep paved path that begins at the end of Avenida del鈥
1. Monumento a Los Ni帽os H茅roes
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The six marble columns marking Chapultepec park's eastern entrance commemorate the 鈥榖oy heroes,鈥 six young cadets who perished in battle. On September 13,鈥
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Highlighting Mexico鈥檚 plant diversity, this 4-hectare complex in Chapultepec is divided into sections that reflect the country鈥檚 varied climatic zones鈥
3. Tribuna Monumental de las 脕guilas
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This 'Fallen Eagle Monument,' known also as 'el Tribuna Monumental,' is an obelisk dedicated to fallen Mexican soldiers who joined the Allies in the鈥
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Historical exhibits chronicle the period from the rise of colonial Nueva Espa帽a to the Mexican Revolution. On display are iconic objects such as the sword鈥
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A multilevel structure built to house international contemporary art, donated by Oaxaca-born painter Rufino Tamayo to the people of Mexico. The small鈥
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A visible reminder of Mexico鈥檚 bygone aristocracy, the 鈥榗astle鈥 that stands atop Chapultepec Hill was begun in 1785 but not completed until after鈥
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Audiorama is a small circular outdoor space enclosed in the greenery of Chapultepec, sometimes used for intimate classical music performances. It is鈥
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In the Estela de Luz basement you'll find this cultural center with temporary expositions, of hit-and-miss interest, focusing on digital technology. Areas鈥