National Palace, Baroque palace in Plaza de la Constitución, Mexico City, Mexico
The National Palace extends across the eastern side of the central square, featuring a red tezontle facade spanning more than 200 meters in length.
The palace stands on the former site of Moctezuma II's residence, with parts of the original structure incorporated into the current building during its construction in 1522.
Diego Rivera's murals adorn the main patio walls, depicting Mexican history from 1521 to 1930 across 450 square meters of painted surface.
The central balcony serves as the location for the annual Independence Day ceremony, where the President of Mexico rings the historical bell on September 15.
The gardens of the National Palace provide a home to numerous cats, which received official recognition as living assets of the property in 2024.
Location: Mexico City
Inception: 1522
Architectural style: Baroque
Made from material: cantera, tezontle, limestone
GPS coordinates: 19.43250,-99.13111
Latest update: May 26, 2025 19:46
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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Antiguo Palacio del Ayuntamiento
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Mexico City Alebrije Parade
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Altarpiece of the Kings
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Santa Teresa la Antigua
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House of the First Print Shop in the Americas
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Centro Cultural de España
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Palace of the Marqués del Apartado
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José Luis Cuevas Museum
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Palacio de la Autonomía
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Church of San Bernardo, Mexico City
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Federal District buildings
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Monument to Pope John Paul II
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Antigua Casa de Moneda de México
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Parish of Jesús María and Our Lady of Mercy
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Museo Archivo de la Fotografía
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Monument to Enrico Martínez
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Houses of the Mayorazgo de Guerrero
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Mañozca Cross
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Bust of Cuauhtémoc
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Colegio de Comendadores Juristas de San Ramón Nonato
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Church of Santa Inés
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Recinto de Homenaje a Don Benito Juárez
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UAM First Printing House in America
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Museo de los Cabildos
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