Sep 25, 20212 min read

Fall in love with the City of Palaces.

In 1987, Mexico City was recognized as a Heritage City by UNESCO, thanks to its buildings that go from the 16th to the 20th century and which have played a preponderant role in the national life of the country..

Today it is possible to visit some of these palaces that have enriched our real estate heritage and embellish the city.

PALACIO DEL AYUNTAMIENTO

It was the first town hall of the city, installed on May 10, 1524. Its construction was ordered by Hernán Cortés in 1522. The architects Pedro de Arrieta and José Miguel Álvarez were in charge of designing the work.

Plaza de la Constitución #2 Centro Histórico.

PALACIO DE BELLAS ARTES

A building is 53 meters high that mixes various architectural styles, where Art Nouveau on the outside and Art Deco on the inside predominate, it was made by Adamo Boari and Federico Mariscal.

Av. Juárez, Centro Histórico.

PALACIO DEL CONDE DE BUENAVISTA

The work is attributed to Manuel Tolsá. Its main facade is made of gray quarry and the interior of the building stands out for its famous oval patio and stairs.

Puente de Alvarado 50, Tabacalera.

PALACIO DE CRISTAL

Currently it is the University Museum of Chopo, dedicated to the promotion and dissemination of contemporary art.

Dr. Enrique Gonzalez Martinez 10, Sta María la Ribera.

PALACIO DE LAS COMUNICACIONES

It is a monumental building in an eclectic style built at the beginning of the 20th century. The project was carried out by the Italian Silvio Contri, commissioned by Porfirio Díaz, who sought to show Mexico to the world as a modern and advanced nation.

Calle de Tacuba 8, Centro Histórico.

ANTIGUO PALACIO DE LA INQUISICIÓN

The building was designed in 1732 to accommodate the Tribunal of the Holy Office and since then it has stood out as a great representative of Baroque art in America. It is currently the Museum of Medicine of Mexico City.

República de Brasil 33, Centro Histórico.

PALACIO DE ITURBIDE

The baroque-style Iturbide palace presents the traditional combination of quarry and red tezontle on its façade. It was the only palatial residence built on four floors during the viceregal era.

Francisco I. Madero 17, Centro Histórico.

PALACIO DE MINERÍA

It is one of the masterpieces of neoclassical architecture in America. It was built between 1797 and 1813 and was designed by the Spanish sculptor and architect Manuel Tolsá.

Calle de Tacuba 5, Centro Histórico.

PALACIO POSTAL

The exterior of the building is worked in Chiluca quarry, extracted from the Town of Santa María Tulpetlac in Ecatepec, where elements belonging to the Elizabethan Gothic style are combined, such as the mixed arches, twisted columns and flowery crests. The main facade shows a clock of German manufacture.

Tacuba 1, Centro Histórico.

CASTILLO DE CHAPULTEPEC

This castle is located at an elevation of 2325 meters above sea level within the Bosque de Chapultepec and was built between 1778 and 1788 on the foundations of an old residence of Moctezuma II.

Bosque de Chapultepec I Secc, Ciudad de México.

**Images for demonstration purposes only