Federal District buildings, Administrative buildings on Zócalo Square, Mexico City, Mexico.
The Federal District buildings extend along the south side of Zócalo Square, housing various government offices and administrative services. The older structure west of Avenida 20 de Noviembre differs noticeably from the newer office buildings on the east side of the avenue.
The first town hall at this location was established in 1532, marking the start of administrative operations following Spanish conquest. The newer buildings were constructed between 1941 and 1948 on the eastern section of the plaza.
The buildings display colonial architectural elements through their symmetrical layouts and ornate facades that shape the plaza's character. Interior murals inside tell stories from different periods of Mexican history.
The buildings sit directly on Zócalo Square and are easy to reach from anywhere in the downtown area. Visitors should know that only certain areas are open to the public and security checks are conducted at entrances.
Remains from the Aztec period were uncovered during construction between 1941 and 1948 and incorporated into the foundation of the new building. These archaeological finds literally linked the new structure to the precolonial past of the site.
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