Palace of Fine arts, Cultural center and opera house in Mexico City, Mexico
The Palace of Fine Arts combines Art Deco, Art Nouveau, and Beaux-Arts architectural styles in a marble building with a copper-covered central dome.
Construction started in 1904 under architect Adamo Boari for Mexico's Independence centennial, but the Mexican Revolution delayed completion until 1934.
The main hall displays murals by Mexican artists Diego Rivera, David Alfaro Siqueiros, and José Clemente Orozco created between 1928 and 1963.
The main auditorium accommodates 1,590 visitors and hosts opera performances, ballet shows, orchestra concerts, and theatrical productions throughout the year.
The theater contains the only fire curtain in an opera house worldwide, depicting the Popocatépetl and Iztaccíhuatl Mexican volcanoes.
Location: Mexico City
Inception: November 29, 1934
Architects: Adamo Boari, Federico Ernesto Mariscal Piña
Architectural style: Art Deco, Art Nouveau architecture, Beaux-Arts
Capacity: 1590
Email: palaciodebellasartes@inba.gob.mx
Website: https://palacio.inba.gob.mx
GPS coordinates: 19.43528,-99.14139
Latest update: May 26, 2025 19:07
Mexico City combines Aztec and Spanish colonial history through monuments, museums, and archaeological sites. The National Palace displays Diego Rivera murals, while Chapultepec Castle offers city views. The Aztec ruins of Templo Mayor and Xochimilco canals complement the cultural heritage.
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