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It is a UNESCO World Heritage site.
The origin of Mexico City lies in the Historic Center, it still roughly correlates with the ancient Tenochtitlan, taken over by the Spanish conquerors, and rebuilt as a modern city.
This is where the ancient city of Tenochtitlán stood proudly on the same grounds. The old temples were destroyed by the Spanish conquerors who used the same stones to build a new and fascinating colonial city destined to become the political, cultural, and commercial center of Mexico.
The Historic Center comprises over two thousand architecturally significant buildings and is currently a lively and bustling place, while still preserving ancient archaeological sites and the architectural wealth of 300 years of colonization.
The discreet colors of the center's architecture are based on the interplay of quarry stone and reddish tezontle. As you wander through its streets, you will find luxury hotels, fine dining restaurants, century-old department stores, as well as museums, temples, and monuments.
The geometric regularity of the center allows you to visit its different neighborhoods (originally grouped into four sectors: San Sebastián, Santa María, San Juan, and San Pablo) that converge in the Zócalo, or explore certain streets that point to the cardinal directions.
Many corners have legends or possess a peculiar character. Some streets were home to craft guilds or illustrious residents. By walking through the various alleys, you can discover magnificent buildings, former convents, or palaces.
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Moneda Street is named after the former Casa de Moneda de México (Mint House). Tacuba, with its pre-Hispanic name, has witnessed magnificent processions. The name Isabel la Católica evokes the lineage of the nobles who inhabited it.
In the plazas of the Historic Center, you can witness several centuries of history at once. From the Plaza de Santo Domingo, you can see the Palace of the Inquisition. The Alameda was created during the reign of Viceroy Luis de Velasco and its current appearance dates back to the 18th century when its paths were given a geometric shape and adorned with fountains. Adjacent to the Alameda, Plaza de Minería gathers some of the most magnificent buildings in the city, and in the center stands the equestrian statue of Carlos IV, known as El Caballito.
Plaza de la República, with its ample space, prominently features the Monument to the Revolution, contrasting with the surrounding art deco buildings.
Plaza Garibaldi is one of the most typical and traditional places in the city, where you can vividly experience Mexican folklore through music and the food offered there.
With over two thousand architecturally significant buildings and an impressive archaeological zone, the Historic Center has been declared by UNESCO as a "Cultural Heritage of Humanity."
You can explore the historic center on a bike-taxi, but the best way is simply by walking.
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