Zócalo, Central square in Mexico City, Mexico
The Plaza de la Constitucion measures 240 meters long and 195 meters wide, forming a rectangular space of 46,800 square meters in downtown Mexico City.
The Spanish conquistadors constructed this plaza between 1521 and 1524 upon the former political and religious center of Tenochtitlan, the Aztec empire capital.
The square functions as Mexico City's primary gathering location for ceremonies, concerts, festivals, protests, and national celebrations throughout the year.
The Metropolitan Cathedral borders the north side, the National Palace stands on the east, government buildings occupy the south, and commercial structures line the west.
A large Mexican flag rises daily on the central flagpole, while Aztec dancers perform traditional rituals near the square corners.
Location: Cuauhtémoc
Inception: 1521
GPS coordinates: 19.43278,-99.13333
Latest update: May 28, 2025 11:42
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.
Mexico City Metropolitan Cathedral
182 m
National Palace
235 m
Antiguo Palacio del Ayuntamiento
127 m
Mexico City Alebrije Parade
9 m
Temple of San Felipe Neri "La Profesa"
358 m
Madero Avenue
426 m
Estanquillo Museum
302 m
Altarpiece of the Kings
232 m
Casino Español de México
338 m
Palacio de los Condes de San Mateo de Valparaiso
337 m
Church of San Bernardo, Mexico City
229 m
Dulcería de Celaya
393 m
Federal District buildings
116 m
Monument to Pope John Paul II
173 m
Borda House
463 m
Palacio Y Museo De La Inquisicion
347 m
House of the Count De la Torre Cosío y la Cortina, Mexico City
299 m
Footwear Museum "The Borcegui"
546 m
Monument to Enrico Martínez
148 m
House of the Marquis of Uluapa, Mexico City
296 m
Mañozca Cross
126 m
Bust of Cuauhtémoc
0 m
Saint Augustine House
331 m
Foro Valparaiso
318 m
Museo de la Tortura
347 m
Museo de los Cabildos
143 m
Museo del Zapato
550 m
Ottoman Column in Mexico City
538 mReviews
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