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Top 10 Amazing Facts about Museo de la Ciudad de Mexico

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It is one of the most notable examples of 18th-century Baroque architecture, the work of architect Francisco Guerrero y Torres.

Those attending this venue will also be able to enjoy guided tours, workshops, conferences, book presentations, concerts, and other artistic and cultural activities.

The museum opened to preserve the memory of the science of medicine in Mexico.

The Mexico City Museum is a space open to encounters, a point where the most disparate views intersect and intertwine.

1. The remarkable Museum of Mexico City is located in the former palace of the counts of Santigo

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The Museum of Mexico City, which was inaugurated on October 31, 1964, is located in the former Palace of the Counts of Santiago de Calimaya.

The work of the architect Francisco Antonio Guerrero y Torres, the enclosure is one of the most remarkable examples of baroque architecture of the 18th century.

Currently, the museum hosts temporary exhibitions on various topics and, permanently.

It houses the studio of the Mexican painter Joaquín Clausell as well as the Jaime Torres Bodet Library.

It also has guided tours, workshops, conferences, book presentations, concerts, and other artistic and cultural activities.

2. In the astonishing Viceregal palace has coats of arms that crown 

In this Viceregal Palace, it is possible to appreciate the innovations that Guerrero and Torres implemented in their constructions, in the same way.

The renovation of the palace was done from its foundations and this element and other objects were probably found during the excavation.

The coats of arms that crown the arcades of the main patio correspond to the intention of highlighting the family ancestry.

Another distinctive element of the palace is the shell-shaped fountain located in the main courtyard.

3. The museum interestingly has different floors with amazing artwork 

Museum of the City of Mexico by Diego Delso/

The upper-level sales show how Mexico’s indigenous descendants live today, with the contemporary cultures located directly above their ancestral civilizations.

The best place to start is the Introducción a la Antropología and work counterclockwise from there.

Many short-on-time visitors jump straight into the Teotihuacán Hall displaying models and objects from the Americas’ first great and powerful state.

The next hall is devoted to the Mexica, aka Aztecs, and other magnificent sculptures from the pantheon of Aztec deities.

The halls that follow display the fine legacy of civilizations from Oaxaca and the Gulf of Mexico, including two stone Olmec head carvings weighing in at almost 20 tonnes.

4. The fascinating Giant column fountain is an architectonic symbol in the museum

In the internal courtyard of the Museum stands a fountain named El Paraguas also known as the Umbrella.

It has become the architectonic symbol of the Museum and its most distinctive element is the carved bronze column at its center, carved by the Chávez Morado brothers.

Based on the concept of Jaime Torres Bodet, the engravings of the column depict the integration of the indigenous people and the Spanish conquerors in the East.

Mexico’s projection to the world to the West, and the fight of the Mexican people to gain their freedom in the North and South.

5. The amazing Olmec Head carvings is a collection of 17 giant head sculptures 

The Olmec heads of Mexico are a collection of 17 giant stone head sculptures believed to have been carved by the Olmecs.

The Olmec civilization is considered to be the first major Mesoamerican culture and was believed to have existed between 1200 and 400 B.C.

The first Olmec head, Tres Zapotes Colossal Head One, was first discovered by archeologist Matthew Stirling in 1938.

There are numerous theories about the inspirations, motivations, and uses of these Olmec sculptures.

6. The exquisite museum is open from Tuesday to Sunday from 10 am to 6 pm

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The museum is open from Tuesday to Sunday from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., General admission is $35.

The Mexico City Museum opened its doors on October 31, 1964, and today offers services such as temporary exhibitions that show the work of plastic artists who express themselves.

7. Located in the heart of the exclusive remarkable Paseo de la Reforma a luxurious hotel

Located at the heart of the exclusive Paseo de la Reforma, Marquis Reforma Mexico City is an iconic luxury hotel in the city.

The hotel is proud to be the only hotel member of The Leading Hotels of the World in the destination.

Inspire your senses in our luxurious rooms and suites, our revitalizing Marquis Spa, and a wide gastronomic offer. Enjoy a unique experience with the renowned warmth of our service.

The hotel has worked in making travel more meaningful by helping you discover the best side of life, providing a comfortable and safe place to rest each night.

8. The interesting Ilios Greek Estiatorio Polanco honors the Greek Cuisines

Ilios honors the breadth of Greek cuisine by bringing traditional gastronomy to a new level of elegance and sophistication amid décor with exceptional design architecture.

An oasis of Mediterranean cuisine, influenced by the food and cultures of Greece, a place where Mediterranean gastronomy converges with good taste, representing the best that its culture has to offer.

Nestled in Cancun, Tulum, Mexico City, and Playa del Carmen, Ilios offers a unique experience where all your senses converge creating the perfect combination.

9. The amazing Mexico City Museum is an open space 

The Mexico City Museum is a space open to encounters, a point where the most disparate views intersect and intertwine.

Currently, the museum has 11 permanent exhibition halls, including the studio of the painter Joaquín Clausell on the top floor of the building, where the mural known as the tower of a thousand windows is located.

This venue, which belongs to the Ministry of Culture of Mexico City, has 16 rooms for temporary exhibitions.

Inside it is the Jaime Torres Bodet library whose objective is to preserve, organize and disseminate the documentary heritage of Mexico City.

10. The fascinating history of the old palace it was rebuilt at the end of the 18^th century

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The history of the Old Palace of the Counts of Santiago de Calimaya dates back to the year 1527.

When Mr. Juan Gutiérrez Altamirano arrived in New Spain from the island of Cuba, where he had been governor in 1524.

The palace was rebuilt at the end of the 18th century, carrying out the work between 1776 and 1779 by the Creole builder Francisco Antonio de Guerrero y Torres.