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Castillo de Chapultepec -
once
the home of Emperor
Maximillian and several Mexican presidents, the castle has served as the Museo
Nacional de Historia since 1939. Now visitors can see exhibits portraying the
rise and fall of Nueva Espana (New Spain) and the evolution of Mexico to today's
political state.
Metropolitan Cathedral -
oldest and largest cathedral in Latin America. Construction started in 1573 and
continued over three centuries. Many, many beautiful paintings, statues, and
altarpieces can be viewed in the interior.
Palacio Nacional -
the
'home' of the Mexican government. Current fascination is viewing of the display
of murals by Diego Rivera consisting of some 1,200 square feet of painting on
the second floor walls: Rivera's view of the history of Mexico.
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Museo Nacional de Antropologia -
considered one of the finest anthropological museums in the world, houses
excellent collections spotlighting the native cultures and societies of Mexico
before the Spanish conquest and their descendents.
Teotihuacan
- ancient Aztec
city and first urban center on the North American continent. Once with a
population of 200,000, it was the major commercial and political influence but
was mysteriously deserted around 700AD when it appears to have been destroyed by
fire. Teotichuacan is about 30 miles northeast of Mexico City.
Tula
- ancient Toltec
city built about the time of the destruction of Teotichuacan seems to have been
the last of the 'great' cities until the building of cities by the colonizing
Europeans.
Xochimilco -
The
Floating Gardens was constructed about 700 years ago by the Aztecs. For a
welcome change of pace, take one of the available small boats through the canals
to view these ancient man-made islands.
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