Templo Mayor, Aztec temple ruins in Historic Center, Mexico City
The archaeological site features two parallel staircases leading to former shrines dedicated to Huitzilopochtli and Tlaloc atop a pyramidal structure.
Spanish conquistadors dismantled the original 150-foot temple in 1521, using its stones to construct the Metropolitan Cathedral nearby.
The temple represents the exact location where Aztecs witnessed an eagle perched on a cactus with a snake, establishing their capital Tenochtitlan.
The museum and archaeological site remain open Tuesday through Sunday from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM, with free admission for Mexican citizens on Sundays.
Excavations revealed seven construction phases underneath the main structure, each built by different Aztec rulers between 1325 and 1521.
Location: Cuauhtémoc
Location: Historic downtown of Mexico City
Inception: 1325
Website: https://templomayor.inah.gob.mx
GPS coordinates: 19.43500,-99.13139
Latest update: May 26, 2025 19:15
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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