1. Square of the Three Cultures
Address: Eje Central Lázaro Cárdenas S/N, Tlatelolco, Cuauhtémoc, 06900 Ciudad de México, CDMX, Mexico.
This popular square is located in Tlatelolco neighborhood of Mexico City. It reflects three periods of culture of Mexico like pre-Columbian, Spanish colonial and Independent Nation. You can also find the ruins of Aztec temples and a memorial museum called "Memorial 68". There is a large stone memorial on the south side of Plaza consist of 25th anniversary of massacre for the memory of hundreds killed.
2. Basilica of Our Lady of Guadalupe
Address: Fray Juan de Zumárraga No. 2, Villa Gustavo A. Madero, Gustavo A. Madero, 07050 Ciudad de México, CDMX, Mexico.
This Roman Catholic Church is dedicated to Virgin Mary situated in the North of Mexico city. This is a popular pilgrimage site in Catholics in Mexico. The stunning architecture was designed by renowned architect Pedro de Arrieta. You can find the original image of Our Lady of Guadalupe in a cloak within this Basilica. It has central columns with 42meter height, attractive circular floor plans etc.
3. National Palace
Address: Plaza de la Constitución S/N, Centro Histórico de la Cdad. de México, Centro, Cuauhtémoc, 06066 Ciudad de México, CDMX, Mexico.
National Palace is located on the main square of Mexico City and this is the seat of Federal executive in Mexico. The popular attractions in this museum includes a bell above the balcony which rings as a memory of Independence of Mexico, main Patio surrounded by Baroque arches, iron and bronze doors, murals on main stairwell and the museum houses State Archives, with many historical documents and a library.
4. Mexico Park
Address: Unnamed Road, Hipódromo, 06100 Ciudad de México, Mexico.
If you want to relax in a lush green environment, do a visit to Mexico Park with family. This park was established in 1927, becomes one of the largest urban parks in Mexico. The park is popular for Art Deco architecture and d�cor and this is a cultural centre in La Condesa section of the city. The top attractions are a duck pond with beautiful fountain, fountain of the jugs, European garden, walkways etc.
5. Palace of Fine arts
Address: Av. Juárez S/N, Centro Histórico de la Cdad. de México, Centro, Cuauhtémoc, 06050 Ciudad de México, CDMX, Mexico.
This palace is a notable cultural centre in Mexico City which was built in 1900s. The stunning architecture attracts visitors with neo-classical and art nouveau styles. The major areas to visit in this Palace are a large performing theatre, Museum of Popular arts, concert hall, murals painted by famous Mexican artists such as Siquieros and Diego Rivera.
6. Monument to the Revolution
Address: Plaza de la República S/N, Tabacalera, Cuauhtémoc, 06030 Ciudad de México, CDMX, Mexico.
This monument is dedicated to Mexican Revolution. This monument was designed by renowned Mexican architect Carlos Obregon Santacilia. It has a towering triumphal arch which is considered as the tallest in the World with the height of 220ft. Art Deco and Art Nouveau Architecture styles were used in this design.
7. Morisco Kiosk
Address: Av. Ribera de San Cosme, Sta María la Ribera, Cuauhtémoc, 06400 Ciudad de México, CDMX, Mexico.
This structure is located in Alameda Park in the centre of the Colonia neighbourhood and its architecture is really stunning with neo-Mudejar architectural style of 19th century. It has an attractive glass cupola dome at the top and the structure is made up of wrought iron.
8. National Museum of Anthropology
Address: Av. Paseo de la Reforma s/n, Polanco, Bosque de Chapultepec I Secc, Miguel Hidalgo, 11560 Ciudad de México, CDMX, Mexico.
This is the most visited museum in Mexico which is located in Chapultepec Park. This museum depicts the history and culture of Mexico. This is a popular archaeological site in Mexico which lights in to Mexico's pre-Columbian heritage, such as the Stone of the, the Aztec Xochipilli statue, treasures of Maya civilisation, ethnological displays of contemporary rural Mexican life etc.
9. Zocalo
Address: Plaza de la Constitución, Centro Histórico de la Cdad. de México, Centro, 06000 Ciudad de México, CDMX, Mexico.
This is the major square in Mexico City, a popular public meeting place. There are number of historical buildings you can find in this site. There is a huge flag you can find in the middle of the square which is used to lowered and raised every day. This is a popular event place for Mexican ceremonies, Mexican Independence ceremonies, military parades etc.
10. Templo Mayor Museum
Address: Seminario 8, Centro Histórico de la Cdad. de México, Centro, Cuauhtémoc, 06060 Ciudad de México, CDMX, Mexico.
This Temple is located in the capital city of Tenochtitlan. Late Postclassic period of Mesoamerica architecture style was used in its design. The temple is surrounded by a wall called serpent wall. Topped by twin temples dedicated to the war god Huitzilopochtli and the rain god Tlaloc. This is a popular place to commemorate important state events.
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