Palace of Iturbide

The Palace of Iturbide is an art gallery on Madero Street in Mexico City's historic center, showcasing New Spanish Baroque architecture spanning three floors. The building features carved stone facades, geometric patterns, and eighteen arches supported by Tuscan columns throughout its interior spaces.

The building was constructed in 1785 as a wedding gift for the daughter of Count San Mateo Valparaiso. Later it became the residence of Agustin de Iturbide, who served as Mexico's first emperor.

The palace hosts rotating art exhibitions organized by the Banamex Cultural Foundation, displaying both contemporary and historical Mexican works throughout the year. Visitors encounter spaces designed to share stories about Mexico's artistic traditions and modern creative voices.

The gallery is situated in Mexico City's historic center with multiple public transportation options nearby. Art workshops for adults and children are regularly offered to serve different interests and skill levels.

The building's facade displays rare organic motifs such as carved flowers and double-tailed mermaids. These details reveal a fusion of European and indigenous artistic influences from the colonial period.

Inception: 1785

Architectural style: New Spanish Baroque

GPS coordinates: 19.43376,-99.13887

Latest update: December 7, 2025 19:28