Centro
District of
Ciudad de México - Mexico

Metro San Juan de Letrán

Metro San Juan de Letrán is a metro station along Line 8 of the Mexico City Metro. It is located in Mexico City's Cuauhtémoc borough in the city centre, or Centro. The station logo depicts the silhouette of the nearby Torre Latinoamericana, and the name San Juan de Letrán is the name of a church in Rome, Italy. San Juan de Letrán was the former name of Mexico City's central avenue, on which the station stands. Another stretch further south was named Avenida Niño Perdido ("Lost Child").

Located at 19.4313, -99.1416 (Lat. / Lng.), about 6.813 miles away.
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Mexico City metro stations, Railway stations opened in 1994

Metro Isabel la Católica

Metro Isabel La Católica is a metro (subway) station on the Mexico City Metro. It is located in the Colonia Centro neighborhood in the Cuauhtémoc borough in Mexico City's downtown. Its logo represents one of Christopher Columbus's three caravels. Its name comes from nearby Avenida Isabel La Católica, named after Queen Isabel of Castile, who helped Columbus finance his journeys to the Americas. The station was opened on 5 September 1969.

Located at 19.4267, -99.1377 (Lat. / Lng.), about 6.813 miles away.
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Mexico City metro stations, Railway stations opened in 1969

Zócalo

The Zócalo is the main plaza or square in the heart of the historic center of Mexico City. The plaza used to be known simply as the "Main Square" or "Arms Square," and today its formal name is Plaza de la Constitución (Constitution Square). This name does not come from any of the Mexican constitutions that have governed the country but rather from the Cádiz Constitution which was signed in Spain in 1812. However, it is almost always called the Zócalo today.

Located at 19.4328, -99.1333 (Lat. / Lng.), about 6.813 miles away.
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1968 Summer Olympic venues, Olympic athletics venues, National squares, Mexican culture, Plazas in Mexico City, Landmarks in Mexico City, History of Mexico City, 18th century in Mexico, 19th century in Mexico, 20th century in Mexico, Colonial Mexico

Greater Mexico City

Greater Mexico City refers to the conurbation around Mexico City, officially called Mexico City Metropolitan Area (Área Metropolitana de la Ciudad de México), constituted by the Federal District—itself composed of 16 boroughs—and 41 adjacent municipalities of the states of Mexico and Hidalgo.

Located at 19.4325, -99.1332 (Lat. / Lng.), about 6.813 miles away.
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Mexico City, Mexico City metropolitan area, Geography of Mexico City, Trans-Mexican Volcanic Belt, Metropolitan areas of Mexico

University of the Cloister of Sor Juana

The University of the Cloister of Sor Juana (Spanish Universidad de Claustro de Sor Juana) is a private university located in the former San Jerónimo Convent in the historic center of Mexico City. This convent is best known for having been the home of Sor Juana Inés de la Cruz for over twenty five years, she produced many of her writings here.

Located at 19.4269, -99.1367 (Lat. / Lng.), about 6.813 miles away.
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Universities in Mexico City, Educational institutions established in 1979

Hospital de Jesús Nazareno

The Church and Hospital of Jesús Nazareno are supposedly located at the spot where Hernán Cortés and Moctezuma II met for the first time in 1519, which was then the beginning of the causeway leading to Iztapalapa. Cortés ordered the hospital built to tend to soldiers wounded fighting with the Aztecs. The Jesús Hospital is one of the oldest buildings in Mexico City.

Located at 19.4287, -99.1329 (Lat. / Lng.), about 6.813 miles away.
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1524 establishments, Hospitals in Mexico, Hospitals established in the 16th century, Buildings and structures in Mexico City

Historic center of Mexico City

The historic center of Mexico City is also known as the "Centro" or "Centro Histórico. " This neighborhood is focused on the Zócalo or main plaza in Mexico City and extends in all directions for a number of blocks with its farthest extent being west to the Alameda Central The Zocalo is the largest plaza in Latin America and the second largest in the world after Moscow's Red Square. It can hold up to nearly 100,000 people.

Located at 19.4328, -99.1332 (Lat. / Lng.), about 6.813 miles away.
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Neighborhoods in Mexico City, Historic centres, World Heritage Sites in Mexico, Visitor attractions in Mexico City

Church of San Bernardo, Mexico City

The Church of San Bernardo (Spanish: Iglesia de San Bernardo) stands at the corner of Avenida 20 de Noviembre and Venustiano Carranza Street just south of the Zocalo or main plaza of Mexico City. It was part of a convent of the same name that was founded in 1636, but was closed along with all convents and monasteries during the La Reforma period in 1861. Currently, only the church remains of the convent complex.

Located at 19.4308, -99.1339 (Lat. / Lng.), about 6.813 miles away.
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Roman Catholic churches in Mexico, Landmarks in Mexico City, Churches in Mexico City, History of Mexico City, 1636 establishments, Colonial Mexico, Baroque architecture

Federal District buildings

The Federal District buildings are two buildings on the south side of the Zócalo in Mexico City divided by the avenue Avenida 20 de Noviembre. They house offices of the governing authority of the Federal District or Mexico City. The building to the west of 20 de Noviembre is the older one and has been the site of city administration since the Conquest. The one to the east is newer, built in 20th century.

Located at 19.4317, -99.1335 (Lat. / Lng.), about 6.813 miles away.
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House of Count de la Torre de Cossio

The House of Count de la Torre de Cossio belonged to a rich Spanish merchant named Juan Manuel González de Cossio, which was built over the former residence of Juan Manuel Sotomayor. González de Cossio received his title from the Spanish crown in 1773. The mansion itself was built in 1781. The façade has a symmetrical design with three floors, covered in tezontle (a reddish porous stone) and white stone and is considered a prototype of the palatial constructions to very soon follow.

Located at 19.4302, -99.1344 (Lat. / Lng.), about 6.813 miles away.
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Buildings and structures in Mexico City, Houses completed in 1781, Houses in Mexico

Palace of Iturbide

The Palace of Iturbide is a large palatial home located in the historic center of Mexico City on Madero Street #17. It was built by the Count of San Mateo Valparaíso as a wedding gift for his daughter. It gained the name “Palace of Iturbide” because Agustín de Iturbide lived and accepted the crown of the First Mexican Empire (as Agustin I) there after independence from Spain. Today, the restored building houses the Fomento Cultural Banamex and has been renamed the Palacio de Cultura Banamex.

Located at 19.4338, -99.1389 (Lat. / Lng.), about 6.813 miles away.
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Palaces in Mexico, Imperial residences in Mexico, Royal residences in Mexico, Mexican monarchy, Landmarks in Mexico City, Buildings and structures in Mexico City, Museums in Mexico City, Art museums and galleries in Mexico, Contemporary art galleries in Mexico, History of Mexico City, Houses completed in 1785, 1972 establishments, Mexican War of Independence, Historic house museums in Mexico, Spanish Colonial architecture in Mexico, Baroque architecture in Mexico, Baroque palaces

Old Portal de Mercaderes (Mexico City)

Old Portal de Mercaderes in the historic center of Mexico City was and is the west side of the main plaza (otherwise known as the "Zócalo"). This side of the plaza has been occupied by commercial structures since the Spanish Conquest of Mexico in 1521. Today the west side of the square is dominated by two sets of buildings with Madero Street dividing them as it runs west from the Zocalo to the Palace of Bellas Artes.

Located at 19.4326, -99.1344 (Lat. / Lng.), about 6.813 miles away.
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Landmarks in Mexico City, Buildings and structures in Mexico City, History of Mexico City, 16th century in Mexico, 17th century in Mexico, 18th century in Mexico, 19th century in Mexico, 20th century in Mexico, Colonial Mexico, Department stores of Mexico, Hotels in Mexico

Saint Augustine House

It is a monument located in the Historic center of Mexico City, on the corner of the streets Republic of Uruguay and 5 of February, (previously streets of Don Juan Manuel and la Joya respectively), it got its name because it was property of the order of the Augustinians, whose convent was located next to this building.

Located at 19.4302, -99.1348 (Lat. / Lng.), about 6.813 miles away.
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Buildings and structures in Mexico City, Art Deco architecture in Mexico, Spanish Colonial architecture in Mexico

Temple of San Felipe Neri "La Profesa"

The Temple of San Felipe Neri, commonly known as "La Profesa" (English: the Professed house), is a Roman Catholic parish church that was established by the Society of Jesus late in the 16th century as the church of a community of professed Jesuits. The church is considered to be an important transitional work between the more sober or moderate Baroque style of the 17th century and the extremely decorated manifestations of the Baroque of the 18th century in Mexico.

Located at 19.4337, -99.1366 (Lat. / Lng.), about 6.813 miles away.
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Churches in Mexico City

House of the Marquis of Uluapa, Mexico City

The House of the Marquis of Uluapa is located on 5 de Febrero Street in the historic center of Mexico City, Mexico. No one knows who originally owned the house but it has been proven that it never belonged to the Marquis of Uluapa. For this reason, it is officially archived only as “the house at number 18, 5 de Febrero Street. ” However, the house remains popularly known as the House of the Marquis of Uluapa.

Located at 19.4304, -99.1346 (Lat. / Lng.), about 6.813 miles away.
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Landmarks in Mexico City, Buildings and structures in Mexico City, 18th-century architecture, Houses in Mexico

House of the Count De la Torre Cosío y la Cortina, Mexico City

The house of the Counts of la Torre Cosío y la Cortina, located on 94 Republica de Uruguay Street in the historic center of Mexico City was built in 1781 and the scene for one of Mexico City’s legends. The house is considered to be a fine example of civil architecture of the 18th century, shortly after the First Count De la Cortina received his noble title in 1773.

Located at 19.4301, -99.1343 (Lat. / Lng.), about 6.813 miles away.
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Landmarks in Mexico City, Buildings and structures in Mexico City, Houses completed in 1781, Houses in Mexico

Church of San Francisco, Madero Street, Mexico City

The Church of San Francisco is located at the western end of Madero Street in the historic center of Mexico City, near the Torre Latinoamericana and is all that remains of the church and monastery complex. This complex was the headquarters of the first twelve Franciscan monks headed by Martín de Valencia who came to Mexico after receiving the first authorization from the Pope to evangelize in New Spain.

Located at 19.4335, -99.1402 (Lat. / Lng.), about 6.813 miles away.
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Museum of the City of Mexico

The Museum of the City of Mexico (Museo de la Ciudad de Mexico) is located at Pino Suarez 30, a few blocks south of the Zocalo, on what was the Iztapalapa Causeway, near where Hernán Cortés and Moctezuma II met for the first time. This building used to be the palace of the Counts of Santiago de Calimaya, who were the descendents of one of the conquistadors with Cortés.

Located at 19.4292, -99.1325 (Lat. / Lng.), about 6.813 miles away.
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Museums in Mexico City, Mesoamerican art museums, Houses completed in the 17th century, History museums in Mexico, Historic house museums in Mexico, Landmarks in Mexico City, Spanish Colonial architecture in Mexico, Libraries in Mexico City

United Mexican States (1824–1864)

For the current entity named United Mexican States, see Mexico. United Mexican States ← 30px 1824–1864 ↓ Flag Coat of arms Flag Coat of arms MottoReligión, Independencia, Unión AnthemHimno Nacional Mexicano Location of MexicoThe United Mexican States in 1824.

Located at 19.4333, -99.1333 (Lat. / Lng.), about 6.813 miles away.
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Colegio de San Ignacio de Loyola Vizcaínas

Colegio de San Ignacio de Loyola Vizcaínas is a non-profit educational institution which was established in the mid 18th century in a Baroque building that occupies an entire city block in the historic center of Mexico City. The school has maintained most of its mission and organization and is the only continuously operating colonial era institution in Mexico. It was originally established for the education of orphaned girls and widows, but now it is co-educational.

Located at 19.4284, -99.1407 (Lat. / Lng.), about 6.813 miles away.
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Landmarks in Mexico City, Buildings and structures in Mexico City, Education in Mexico City

Trolleybuses in Mexico City

The Mexico City trolleybus system (Spanish: Red de Trolebuses de la Ciudad de México) serves Mexico City, the capital city of Mexico. Opened on 9 March 1951, the system had 10 lines as of 2011.

Located at 19.4333, -99.1333 (Lat. / Lng.), about 6.813 miles away.
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Transportation in Mexico City, Trolleybus systems by city, Trolleybus transport in Mexico

Borda House, Mexico City

The Borda House, located on 27, 29 and 33 Madero, and 26-28 Bolivar streets in the historic center of Mexico City, originally belonged to the Frenchman José de la Borda (Joseph de Laborde) who was one of the richest men in New Spain in the 18th century. It stands out due to its notable architectural features such as the sculpted stone decorative details on the ground floor. The original building encompassed the entire city block.

Located at 19.4336, -99.1377 (Lat. / Lng.), about 6.813 miles away.
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Museums in Mexico City, Historic house museums in Mexico, 18th-century architecture, Spanish Colonial architecture in Mexico

Regina Coeli Church, Mexico City

The Regina Coeli Church is a Roman Catholic parish church built in the historic center of Mexico City, on the corner of Regina and Bolivar Streets. The building is the only functioning portion of a former 16th century convent. The church is Churrigueresque in style from the 18th century and was part of the convent of Regina Coeli Conceptionist nuns. The former convent was closed during the Reform War and is generally not open to the public.

Located at 19.428, -99.139 (Lat. / Lng.), about 6.813 miles away.
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Churches in Mexico City, Spanish Baroque architecture, Religious buildings completed in 1731

Second Federal Republic of Mexico

The Second Federal Republic of Mexico (1846 – 1864) is the name given to the second attempt to achieve a federalist government in Mexico. Officially called the United Mexican States, a federal republic was implemented again on August 22, 1846 when interim president José Mariano Salas issued a decree restoring the 1824 constitution.

Located at 19.4333, -99.1333 (Lat. / Lng.), about 6.813 miles away.
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Politics of Mexico

Mexico City Alebrije Parade

The Mexico City Alebrije Parade is an annual event to honor Mexican handcrafts and folk art, especially a hard kind of papier-mâché called “cartonería” and the creation of fantastic figures with it called “alebrijes. ” Alebrijes are chimera-like creatures credited to artisan Pedro Linares painted in bright colors. The alebrijes for the parade are larger than anything Linares created, up to four meters in height and three meters in width.

Located at 19.4327, -99.1333 (Lat. / Lng.), about 6.813 miles away.
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Parades in Mexico, Recurring events established in 2007, 2007 establishments in Mexico